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Abstract: Objective: To explore the living experience of 11 breast reconstruction patients after breast cancer operation with a high quality of life. Methods: Using the phenomenological qualitative research methods, we semi-interviewed 11 breast reconstruction patients after breast cancer operation with a high quality of life and analyzed the data using Giorgi phenomenological data analysis methods. Results: The study found 4 themes: to regain women’s self-confidence, to retrieve self-esteem, to establish new life attitude, and to change social adaptability. The healthy and positive attitude and lifestyle had great beneficience for improving quality of life. Conclusion: The nurses should understand the innermost feelings among breast reconstruction patients after breast cancer operation, and give them holistic care of body, mind, society and spirit.
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