Effects of the supportive care needs of patients with cancer on their comfort levels
Funda Akduran,
Anita Karaca,
Semiha Akin Eroglu
Abstract:Background: Providing supportive care to patients with cancer and improving their comfort levels can promote their adjustment to the disease, compliance with treatment and improve their quality of life. Aim: The aim of this cross-sectional, descriptive study was to identify the effects of the supportive care needs of cancer patients on their comfort levels. Methods: The study was performed in the oncology department of a university hospital. A total of 153 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy constituted th… Show more
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