The qualitative research on the psychological experience during the treatment for patients with gynecomastia

Objective To explore the psychological real-life experience during the comprehensive treatment for patients with gynecomastia, to provide the basis for clinical nursing intervention. Methods Totally 9 patients with gynecomastia treated in the breast disease center in Nanjing Maternal and Child Health Hospital were given an in-depth interviews with phenomenological research method for a qualitative study.Then the data was analyzed and summarized by Colaizzi. Results ①Changes of self-image.②A strong sense of uncertainty for the disease.③ Demand for emotional and social support. Conclusions The real-life experiences of male patients with gynecomastia during the treatment period should be deeply understood to provide personalized psychological intervention, raise their awareness for male breast disease, help patients build positive coping countermeasures, and help the patients better return to society ultimately. Key words: Men; Breast disease; Psychological experience; Qualitative study