Anxiety and Symptom Assessment in Turkish Gynecologic Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

Nazik, Evşen; Arslan, Sevban; Nazık, Hakan; Narin, Mehmet Ali; Karlangic, Hatice; Koç, Zeynep Elif

doi:10.7314/apjcp.2012.13.7.3129

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“…It was found that the patients experienced varying degrees of potential problems in the treatment protocol they receive. Previous studies on cancer patients showed that the most common symptoms were pain, weight loss, dry mouth , lack of appetite, sweats , fatigue, lack of energy, difficulty sleeping, feeling drowsy and sweats, hair loss, nervousness (Yan and Sellick, 2004;Chen and Tseng, 2005;Ogce and Ozkan, 2008;Kim et al, 2009;Nazik et al, 2012;Siefert, 2010). These results are similar to our findings.…”

Section: Symptom Characteristicssupporting

confidence: 83%

Symptoms and Symptom Clusters in Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma Patients in Turkey

Bölükbaş¹,

Kutlutürkan²

2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) patients demonstrate multiple symptoms in diagnosis and treatment processes. This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to determine the symptoms and symptom clusters in such patients receiving chemotherapy. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out on a total of 110 inpatients and outpatients receiving treatment in 7 hospitals in Ankara, Turkey. A questionnaire form and the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale (MSAS) were applied. Percentages, means, t test, one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and cluster analysis were used for statistical analyses. Results: The most prevalent symptoms in this study were lack of energy, hair loss and change in the way food tastes. The most severe symptoms were hair loss, change in the way food tastes and constipation. The top three most distressing symptoms were taste change, constipation and mouth sores. Seven symptom clusters were determined in this study. Conclusions: Findings of the study will provide an understanding of symptom experiences of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients receiving chemotherapy and will guide determining appropriate nursing interventions. Receiving care of desired quality will contribute to increasing quality of life of affected individuals.

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Section: Symptom Characteristicssupporting

confidence: 83%

Symptoms and Symptom Clusters in Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma Patients in Turkey

Bölükbaş¹,

Kutlutürkan²

2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…Akin and durma study 16 patient with cancer most frequently reported experiencing were tiredness, loss of wellbeing, anxiety, appetite changes, pain and nausea. Both study finding similar to current study.…”

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confidence: 99%

Quality of life of cervical cancer patients after completion of treatment -A study among Bangladeshi women

Hossain

Akter

Banu

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Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull

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Cervical cancer is the main cause of malignancy-related death among women living in developing countries. The aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) among Bangladeshi cervical cancer survivors and its relationships with demographic and disease related factors A cross-sectional study was carried out on one hundred nine consecutive cervical cancer survivors in National Institute of cancer Research and Hospital, Dhaka from September 2014 to february2015 using European organization for Research and treatment of cancer core Questionnaires (QOL-C30 and QOL-CX24). Demographic condition like education level, occupation and disease related factors like stages, treatment modality and duration of follow-up time were taken as investigating factors against functional scales. Cronbach´s alpha was calculated to asses' internal consistency among items.Cervical cancer survivors stated a moderate QOL. Sub-domains of QOL score and global health status were significantly associated with physical function(PF) scales (p=.000), fatigue (p=.045), nausea and vomiting (p=.000), Appetite loss (p=.001), constipation (p=.005), symptom experience (p=.005) and menopausal symptoms (p=.015). QOL mean score were negatively associated with emotional function(EF) scales, pain, fatigue, nausea, appetite loss and financial problems. Education level showed significant association with physical function(PF) (p=.001), emotional function(EF) (p=.027), Cognitive function(CF) (p=.000) and sexual function (p=.001). Duration (Follow-up) time was significance association with PF (p=.005), EF (p=.012), symptoms experience (p=.001). Although, the QOL in cervical cancer survivors was moderate, treatment of related symptoms and improvement of demographic condition can influence the QOL and survivors improve the care of cervical cancer. So, improve the QOL among cervical cancer survivors.

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“…Kemoterapiye bağlı yaşanan anksiyete ile kemoterapiye bağlı yaşanan zorluklar arasında ilişki vardır. 2,4 Tedaviden önce hastayı fazla bekletmemek, hastaların olumsuz beklentilerini azaltmak, psikolojik destek sağlamak kemoterapi sı-rasında hastanın anksiyetesini azaltabilir. Kemoterapi tedavisi gören hastalarda genellikle kanser ve kanser tedavisine reaksiyon olarak ya da sitotoksik ilaçların beyin kimyasını değiştirmesine bağlı olarak depresyon gelişebilmektedir.…”

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