Quality of Life Among Breast and Colon Cancer Patients Before and After First-Cycle Chemotherapy
| Autor: | Abdualrahman Saeed Alshehry, Osama N. Zamel, Ergie Pepito Inocian, Khalid Alsaleh, Joel G. Patalagsa, Regie B Tumala |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
| Předmět: |
Oncology
medicine.medical_specialty Chemotherapy Nursing (miscellaneous) 030504 nursing Cycle chemotherapy business.industry Colorectal cancer medicine.medical_treatment medicine.disease 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Breast cancer Quality of life 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Internal medicine medicine 0305 other medical science business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Holistic Nursing. 39:116-125 |
| ISSN: | 1552-5724 0898-0101 |
| Popis: | Purpose: This study aimed to compare the functioning, symptoms, and quality of life (QoL) of patients with breast or colon cancer before and after their first-cycle (FC) chemotherapy. Design: One-group pretest/posttest design. Method: The study utilized the standardized Arabic-translated Quality of Life Questionnaire Version 3 from the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer in measuring the functioning, symptoms, and QoL of 120 Saudi patients diagnosed with breast or colon cancer. Dependent t test was used in analyzing the presence of significant differences in mean scores before and after chemotherapy with periods ranging from 14 days to 21 days following the treatment protocol. Results: The findings revealed significant differences in the functioning, symptoms, and QoL among patients with breast or colon cancer before and after FC chemotherapy ( p < .001). Baseline scores showed higher physical, role, emotional, cognitive, and social functioning; lesser symptoms; lower financial difficulties; and better overall global health status compared to post-FC chemotherapy. Conclusion: Assessing the QoL of patients with breast or colon cancer undergoing FC chemotherapy is essential to establish a holistic care plan in supporting and alleviating the unfavorable effects of chemotherapy and implement patient-centered interventions that aid in the enhancement of their overall QoL. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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