La Relación con la Comida en Mujeres con Cáncer de Mama: Un Estudio Piloto Cualitativo
Palabras clave:
Cáncer de mama, Quimioterapia, Comportamiento alimentario, Atención plena, Alimentación conscienteResumen
Objetivo: Este artículo evaluó las percepciones de la conducta alimentaria en mujeres con cáncer de mama que reciben quimioterapia durante sesiones en línea centradas en la Atención Plena y la Alimentación Consciente. Este estudio experimental implicó el análisis cualitativo de datos obtenidos de un estudio piloto. Método: El análisis de las declaraciones grabadas y transcritas de las participantes utilizó el método Bardin y el Análisis de Similitud mediante IRAMUTEQ, abordando tres áreas temáticas. Resultados: Las participantes reportaron molestias alimentarias derivadas de los efectos de la quimioterapia, a la vez que destacaron la elección de alimentos apetecibles para su comodidad, placer y autocuidado. Se observaron reportes relacionados con una mayor conciencia e intención en la elección de alimentos, así como con la desconexión de los sentidos y la alimentación automática. Conclusión: Se observó una redefinición de la relación con la comida, a pesar de desafíos como la disgeusia, la pérdida de apetito y la disminución del placer al comer.
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