Quality of Life in Colorectal Cancer Patients according to the Severity of Symptom Clusters Classification

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study to verify the symptom clusters of colorectal cancer patients and also identify the influence of the symptom clusters upon colorectal patient symptom clusters identify acording exper. Methods: 101 colorectal cancer patients were the subjects of this study. As for a research tool, the global health status/QOL was used including the sub-scales of QLQ-C30. In the functional scales and the symptom scales, the sub-scales of QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CR29 were used. Results: The result of this study shows us there are 7 kinds of symptom clusters. Results: The result of this study shows us there are 7 kinds of symptom clusters, bowel movement problems, abdominal-pelvic problems, feces problems, urination problems, dry mouth-taste problems, side effect problems, and elimination problems. Conclusion: Based on the result, the symptom clusters in colorectal cancer patients were confirmed to be influencing the subjects' quality of life and functions. The efficient management of symptom clusters that subjects experience leads to promoting colorectal cancer patients' physical and emotional status, thereby contributing to an improvement in their quality of life.

A Structural Model of Quality of Life in Patients after Colorectal Cancer Surgery

“…This can be interpreted as having a greater effect on the quality of life of the symptoms experienced by the subjects than on the indirect effects of the symptom experience on other social and psychological factors. The results of this study were consistent with previous studies [ 12 , 27 ], which reported that the more symptoms experienced, the lower the quality of life. The subjects of this study mainly showed high symptoms such as fatigue, pain, constipation, diarrhea, and distress, which are common symptoms after colorectal cancer surgery [ 42 ].…”

“…As for factors affecting the quality of life of colorectal cancer patients, social support [ 11 ], symptom experience [ 12 ], self-efficacy [ 13 ], and health promotion behavior [ 14 ] were reported as major variables in Wilson and Cleary’s model [ 4 ]. As factors highly related to the proposed main concepts, no studies have applied this model to colorectal cancer patients in Korea.…”

“…Symptom experience characteristic are related to the fact that colorectal cancer patients experience more digestive symptoms than other types of cancer. In particular, it can be seen that symptoms related to defecation (e.g., feeling urgency, frequent defecation, and fecal incontinence), dry mouth, and changes in taste after surgery reduce quality of life [ 12 ]. In addition, psychological pressure and physical and mental discomfort arising from the treatment process [ 17 ] can greatly affect quality of life because patients experience physical symptoms related to digestive characteristics [ 18 ].…”

Effects of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program for Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery

“…Preparation for colorectal cancer surgery is removal of gastric residues to reduce the risk of aspiration; usually fasting and intestinal washing are performed for about 8 h, and fasting is continued long-term even after surgery [ 7 ]. During the treatment process, patients often feel discomfort, including dry mouth and thirst, acute pain, nausea and vomiting, discomfort in urination, and abdominal discomfort [ 7 8 ].…”

Padrão Sintomatológico em Pacientes do Câncer Colorretal de acordo com a Idade

“…Gosselin et al 3 descreveram os sintomas e sua intensidade nos pacientes com câncer de cólon e reto, observando que aqueles mais prevalentes foram dispneia, náusea, inapetência, constipação, diarreia, dor, fadiga, sensação de cansaço e insônia. A gravidade de cada caso dependerá do tipo histológico do câncer e do seu estadiamento, influenciando na escolha do tipo de tratamento 4 .…”