scholarly journals Relationship between the quality of life and the meaning of life in cancer patient

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Ľudmila Majerníková ◽  
Andrea Obročníková
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Meaning Of Life ◽  
World Health ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Domain 3 ◽  
The Impact

AbstractAim. The goal of the study was focused on examining the impact of meaningfulness of life on the quality of life in cancer patients.Methods. The selection of respondents was deliberate. The study involved together one hundred cancer patients undergoing anticancer therapy (chemotherapy, radiotherapy) in cancer care centers in the Prešov and Košice regions. We used two standardized World Health Organisation questionnaires WHOQOL-BREF 26 and The Life Meaningfulness Scale (LMS).Results. The results show statistical significance (p <.001) between LMS dimensions and total score of LMS, a positive correlation (p <.001) was found between the dimensions of the LMS and factors - religiosity, social support, older age, female gender. A higher sense of life our sample was observable in the population of women with cancer, in patients with a higher level of social support and in religious patients. A positive correlation was recorded in terms of the meaning of life impact on the quality of life in relation to overall score LMS and in relation to Domain 2 Survival as well as Domain 3 Social relationships (p <.05) and Q2 Satisfaction with health (p <.001).Conclusions. The study indicates the presence of relationship between the quality of life and the meaning of life in cancer patients. The results could form the basis for implementing strategies in oncological nursing practice.

scholarly journals Assessing the Quality of Life Among Caregivers of Patients With Haematological Cancer

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 104s-104s
Author(s):  
V.S. Mishra ◽  
S. Chandrakala ◽  
D. Saranath
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
The Impact

Background: Studies have demonstrated poor quality of life (QOL) among cancer caregivers, but few studies have evaluated QOL and related psychosocial functioning among caregivers for people with hematologic cancer patients. The disease and its associated treatment can have overwhelming consequences for patients and their informal caregivers mostly close family members. Aim: The aim of the study was to analyze the impact of cancer diagnosis and its treatment in caregivers´ quality of life (QoL) and to observe the association with perceived social support. To compare the chronic myeloid leukemia patients to other leukemia patients caregiver to find differences and understand which aspects of QoL are more impacted. Methods: The current study is on-going study; sample is composed of caregivers of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia patients and acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other patient's caregiver from the Department of Hematology, KEM Hospital, Mumbai India. We are using Caregiver Quality of Life Index-Cancer (CQOLC) for measuring quality of life among caregivers of cancer patients and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) for social support. Results: With the small study sample of caregivers of patients mean age 34.78 ± 6.87 with the age range of 27-45 years, 25% of whom were men. Mean QOL score is 78.34 ± 15.53. In regression analysis caregivers education has shown significant t = 5.611, < 0.05. While marital status shown significant value with social support 3.931, 3.872, < 0.01. While CML caregivers had lower scores for the quality of life and less perceived social support. Conclusion: Caregivers of patients with cancer showed increased burden scores and financial issues and less perceived social support. This could be explained by their unique care situation. These caregivers need more attention and additional counseling session for coping with the situation.

Anxiety Disorders in Cancer Patients: Their Nature, Associations, and Relation to Quality of Life

2002 ◽  
Vol 20 (14) ◽  
pp. 3137-3148 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Stark ◽  
M. Kiely ◽  
A. Smith ◽  
G. Velikova ◽  
A. House ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Cancer Management ◽  
The Impact

PURPOSE: We aimed to estimate the prevalence and types of anxiety disorders diagnosed according to standardized criteria in cancer patients, to compare screening tools in detecting them, and to examine their demographic, oncologic, and psychosocial associations. METHODS: In this cross-sectional observational study of 178 subjects with lymphoma, renal cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma, or plasma cell dyscrasia, we related responses to questionnaires (administered by computer touch-screen) measuring psychological symptoms, quality of life (QOL), and social support to standardized psychiatric interviews and cancer management. RESULTS: Forty-eight percent of subjects reported sufficient anxiety for anxiety disorder to be considered. At subsequent diagnostic interview, 18% fulfilled International Classification of Disorders, 10th Revision criteria for anxiety disorder, including 6% of patients who reported low levels of anxiety by questionnaire. When subjects reported anxiety by questionnaire, if disruptive somatic anxiety was present, this increased the probability of diagnosable anxiety disorder from .31 to .7. The most accurate screening questionnaires were the trait scale of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale. Female sex and negative aspects of social support were associated with anxiety disorder in multivariate analyses. Anxiety disorder was independently associated with a deficit in QOL, particularly insomnia. CONCLUSION: Anxiety symptoms are common in cancer patients. Screening by questionnaire seems to assess anxiety symptoms adequately but discriminates abnormal anxiety inadequately. To improve this, we may need to use criteria such as disruption from anxiety, as illustrated by the impact of anxiety disorders on QOL. There seem to be few oncologic variables that could target screening for anxiety disorders.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Perceived Social Support and Quality of Life of Older Adults with Hypertension in Tangerang

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Karina Megasari Winahyu ◽  
Susi Wahyuniati ◽  
Rita Sekarsari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
External Support ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
The Impact

The aging population is a common situation in developing countries caused by the successful health care outcome. However, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, such as hypertension is the impact of physical deterioration caused by the aging process. Older adults with hypertension require social support as a source of external support to help maintain health, which could affect the quality of life. A cross-sectional study was used by recruiting 71 older adults in primary health care in Tangerang. The standardized questionnaires, including the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) -BREF were provided based upon validity and reliability. Statistical analysis was conducted by employing the Pearson Product-Moment coefficient correlation. The result showed that perceived social support was significantly positively correlated with the quality of life of older adults with hypertension. In conclusion, this study suggests that maintaining social support from family, friends, and significant other needs to be considered in achieving a better quality of life for older adults with hypertension. Keywords: Older Adult, Hypertension, Social Support, Quality of Life.

scholarly journals Longitudinal Changes in Quality of Life and Related Psychosocial Variables in Australians with Multiple Sclerosis

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy Ann Wollin ◽  
Nancy Spencer ◽  
Elizabeth McDonald ◽  
Gary Fulcher ◽  
Maureen Bourne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Disease Severity ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
World Health ◽  
Psychosocial Variables ◽  
The Impact

This study explored changes in quality of life (QOL) and psychosocial variables in a large cohort of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). A total of 1287 Australians with MS were administered self-report questionnaires at baseline and 24 months later to examine the impact of disease severity and duration, perceived stress, self-efficacy, depression, and social support on QOL and self-care. Over the 2-year survey period, MS remained stable for 70% of respondents. Disease severity correlated with social support at baseline but not at 24 months, when the only significant correlation with disease severity was that of the World Health Organization Quality of Life–100 instrument (WHOQOL-100) domain of Level of Independence. Although QOL improved across the WHOQOL-100 domains Physical, Psychological, Level of Independence, Social Relationships, and Environment, decreases were found in the WHOQOL-100 facet overall QOL and well-being as well as self-efficacy over the same time period. Hierarchical multiple regression was used to assess the utility of four control measures. MS disease severity and MS disease duration were entered at Step 1, explaining 16.1% of the variance in QOL. After entry of perceived stress, self-efficacy, social support, and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale–21 (DASS-21) at Step 2, the total variance explained by the model as a whole was 55.8% (F6,1028 = 216.495, P &lt; .001). Thus, even in the presence of stable disease and improvement in some WHOQOL-100 domains, overall QOL and self-efficacy had decreased at 2 years after the collection of baseline data. Loss of self-efficacy, increased stress, and depression are key factors in reduced QOL in people with MS.

Bladder cancer caregiver quality of life and patient cancer severity.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 456-456
Author(s):  
Kathryn Gessner ◽  
Sean McCabe ◽  
Pauline Filippou ◽  
Hannah McCloskey ◽  
Judy Hamad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Bladder Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Private Life ◽  
Disease Stage ◽  
Cancer Caregivers ◽  
The Impact

456 Background: Bladder cancer patients’ care is often managed by caregivers, yet caregiving can create a physiologic and emotional burden that compromises the caregivers’ own quality of life (QOL). Our objective was to determine the impact of disease stage on caregiver QOL among a large national cohort of bladder cancer patients. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional survey of bladder cancer caregivers using the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Patient Survey Network and Inspire platforms to determine caregiver QOL using the CareGiver QOL questionnaire (CarGOQoL). Caregivers were also queried regarding demographic, socioeconomic and clinical characteristics of their loved one. We present descriptive statistics and a multiple linear regression model to identify factors independently associated with QOL domain score. Results: 132 respondents self-identified as caregivers of patients with bladder cancer. Among respondents, 85% were a spouse, 86% were female, and 97% were white. The mean age was 63 years (range 34 to 72 years) and 73% of respondents completed college. The highest cancer stage for patients was non-invasive in 42%, muscle-invasive in 33%, and metastatic in 24%. On bivariable analysis, stage was associated with leisure and social support but was not associated with global QOL, psychologic or physical well-being, burden, relationship with healthcare, administration and finances, coping, self-esteem or private life. However, on multivariable analysis controlling for age, race, years since diagnosis, and comorbidity, stage was significantly associated with Caregiver QOL (p=0.04). Conclusions: Disease stage significantly impacts QOL among bladder cancer caregivers. As the caregiver is increasingly considered as a stakeholder in survivorship efforts, future interventions should consider targeting social support among caregivers of patients with advanced bladder cancer.

scholarly journals Influence of malnutrition stage according to GLIM 2019 criteria and SGA method on the quality of life of patients with advanced cancer – a prospective study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolina Kaźmierczak-Siedlecka ◽  
Karolina Skonieczna-Żydecka ◽  
Marcin Folwarski ◽  
Jakub Ruszkowski ◽  
Maciej Świerblewski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Surgical Oncology ◽  
World Health ◽  
Severe Malnutrition ◽  
Advanced Cancer Patients ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objectives The primary aims of this study were the assessment of nutritional status based on Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria 2019 and Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) as well as quality of life (QOL) with World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) of advanced cancer patients. The secondary aim was to investigate the impact of severity of malnutrition on QOL of these patients. Results This study included 33 advanced cancer patients from Nutritional Counselling Centre Copernicus in Gdansk and Department of Surgical Oncology, Medical University in Gdansk, Poland. The majority of patients suffered from head/neck (n=12, 33.33%) and espohageal cancer (n=11, 33.33%). According to the SGA method, most of the patients were malnourished (n=14, 42.42%) and severely malnourished (n=14, 42.42%). Based on the GLIM criteria, 69.7% of patients (n=23) were severely malnourished. Among all participants, the highest impairment of QOL in self-assessment of satisfaction of health, environmental, and psychological domain was observed. The severe malnutrition significantly impairs QOL in psychological (GLIM stage 2, p=0.0033; SGA C, p=0.0310) and somatic domain (GLIM stage 2, p=0.0423). This is the first study assessing the impact of severity of malnutrition based on new GLIM criteria on QOL of advanced cancer patients.

Medical Cannabis Use in Cancer Patients: Understanding Important Patient Reported Outcomes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brooke Worster ◽  
Ayako Schmida ◽  
Gregory Garber ◽  
Ilise Posner ◽  
Christopher Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Symptom Relief ◽  
Cannabis Use ◽  
Solid Cancer ◽  
Medical Cannabis ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The efficacy of cannabis in various symptom management strategies remains mixed. This study assess the impact of medical cannabis on cancer pain, nausea and vomiting, quality of life and cost impact on cancer patients. We enrolled 121 adult patients receiving treatment at an urban NCI-Designated cancer center. Patients completed a one-time telephone survey after certification. Patients with hematologic malignancies used cannabis products longer than solid cancer patients (heme = 10.5 months, solid = 6.2 months, p = 0.016). Positive trends in symptom relief occurred frequently, but did not reach statistical significance while detrimental effects on symptoms or quality of life were rarely noted. Younger patients (< 65) spent more money monthly on cannabis than older patients. The majority of participants reported improvements in cancer-related pain, nausea and quality of life. While much remains unknown about the use of cannabis in cancer patients, this study highlights a successful modality to help patients navigate a complex system to engage in safe, tolerable cannabis use.

scholarly journals The Association of Sources of Support, Types of Support and Satisfaction with Support Received on Perceived Stress and Quality of Life of Cancer Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 153473542199490
Author(s):  
Iván Ruiz-Rodríguez ◽  
Isabel Hombrados-Mendieta ◽  
Anabel Melguizo-Garín ◽  
Mª José Martos-Méndez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Multidimensional Analysis ◽  
Informational Support ◽  
Cancer Data ◽  
The Family

Introduction: The aim of the present study is to carry out a multidimensional analysis of the relationship of social support with quality of life and the stress perceived by cancer patients. Methods: The participants were 200 patients with cancer. Data was gathered on sociodemographic characteristics, health, quality of life, social support and perceived stress. Results: Frequency of and satisfaction with different sources and types of support are related positively with improvement of quality of life and negatively with perceived stress. The emotional support from the partner and the emotional and informational support from the family are significant predictors of quality of life. Emotional support from the family reduces patients’ perceived stress. Satisfaction with emotional support from the partner and with the informational support from friends and family increases quality of life. Satisfaction with emotional support from the family and with informational support from friends decreases patients’ perceived stress. Instrumental support and support provided by health professionals are not good predictors of quality of life and perceived stress. Satisfaction with the support received is more significantly related with quality of life and stress than the frequency with which the sources provide support. Conclusions: These results have important practical implications to improve cancer patients’ quality of life and reduce their perceived stress through social support. Designing intervention strategies to improve satisfaction with the support provided to patients by their closest networks results in a global benefit for the patient’s quality of life.

Assessing the impact of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting on patients’ quality of life: An Arabic version of the Functional Living Index-Emesis

2021 ◽  
pp. 107815522199844
Author(s):  
Abdullah M Alhammad ◽  
Nora Alkhudair ◽  
Rawan Alzaidi ◽  
Latifa S Almosabhi ◽  
Mohammad H Aljawadi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Arabic Speaking ◽  
The Impact

Introduction Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is a serious complication of cancer treatment that compromises patients’ quality of life and treatment adherence, which necessitates regular assessment. Therefore, there is a need to assess patient-reported nausea and vomiting using a validated scale among Arabic speaking cancer patient population. The objective of this study was to translate and validate the Functional Living Index-Emesis (FLIE) instrument in Arabic, a patient-reported outcome measure designed to assess the influence of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting on patients’ quality of life. Methods Linguistic validation of an Arabic-language version was performed. The instrument was administered to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in a tertiary hospital's cancer center in Saudi Arabia. Results One-hundred cancer patients who received chemotherapy were enrolled. The participants’ mean age was 53.3 ± 14.9 years, and 50% were female. Half of the participants had a history of nausea and vomiting with previous chemotherapy. The Cronbach coefficient alpha for the FLIE was 0.9606 and 0.9736 for nausea and vomiting domains, respectively, which indicated an excellent reliability for the Arabic FLIE. The mean FLIE score was 110.9 ± 23.5, indicating no or minimal impact on daily life (NIDL). Conclusions The Arabic FLIE is a valid and reliable tool among the Arabic-speaking cancer population. Thus, the Arabic version of the FLIE will be a useful tool to assess the quality of life among Arabic speaking patients receiving chemotherapy. Additionally, the translated instrument will be a useful tool for future research studies to explore new antiemetic treatments among cancer patients.

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