scholarly journals The influence of self-help group therapy towards quality of life of cancer patients in palliative care

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 4193
Author(s):  
Ni K. Kardiyudiani ◽  
Apri N. Wulandari ◽  
Brigitta A. D. Susanti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Self Help Group

Background: The therapy of cancer treatment for patient affects the significant of physic, psychology, and information and social, so that it needs to support the adequate care. The supporting for adequate care is the way to improve the quality life of patients. One of the cares that given is self-help group therapy (SHG), it is a group treatment to share about the experiences of each other for cancer patient. This research is conducted to know the influences of self-help group therapy towards the quality of life of cancer patients that have a palliative care.Methods: The research uses a quantitative approach with quasi-experimental method with pre-test and post-test with control group design. The sample of this research is 14 respondents in control group and 14 respondents in intervention group.Results: There was significant difference value of quality of life pre-test rather than post-test in the intervention group, p=0.033, and there was no significant difference in the control group before and after intervention, p=0.190. The comparison between post-test intervention and post-test control group showed that there was significant difference of quality of life value. P value in intervention group was 0.002, while p value for the control group was 0.221.Conclusions: There was influence by giving self-help group (SHG) therapy towards the quality of life of cancer patients that have palliative treatment. The patient can expand the social networking, to accept the information, get the emotional supporting from their own group.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Penerapan Kombinasi Self Help Group dan Penggunaan Mobile Messaging Apps terhadap Kualitas Hidup Klien Gagal Ginjal Kronik di Ruang Hemodialisa RST dr. Reksodiwiryo Padang

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Yanti Nopita ◽  
Susmiati Susmiati ◽  
Emil Huraini
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Self Help Group

Hemodialysis is a kidney replacement therapy for clients with chronic renal failure. Hemodialysis therapy helps the client's survival, but on the other hand the client will experience various problems including psychosocial problems, which ultimately affect the client's quality of life. Self Help Group is a social support therapy and the Mobile Messaging Apps (WhatsApp) application can be used in Self Help Group. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of implementing a combination of Self Help Group and the use of Mobile Messaging Apps on the quality of life of clients with chronic kidney failure. The research design was quasy experiment with pre and post test design with control group, the sampling technique was simple random sampling. The research sample consisted of 42 people, consisting of 21 respondents in the control group and 21 in the intervention group. The test results showed the effect of implementing a combination of Self Help Group and the use of Mobile Messaging Apps on the quality of life of clients with p value < 0.05. It is recommended that Self Help Group and the use of WhatsApp be implemented as part of nursing interventions in nursing care. Keywords: mobile messaging apps; quality of life; self help group ABSTRAK Hemodialisa merupakan salah satu terapi pengganti ginjal bagi klien gagal ginjal kronik. Terapi hemodialisa membantu kelangsungan hidup klien, namun di sisi lain klien akan mengalami berbagai masalah termasuk masalah psikososial, yang pada akhirnya mempengaruhi kualitas hidup klien. Self Help Group adalah salah satu terapi dukungan sosial dan aplikasi Mobile Messaging Apps (WhatsApp) aplikasi yang dapat digunakan dalam Self Help Group. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan kombinasi Self Help Group dan penggunaan Mobile Messaging Apps terhadap kualitas hidup klien gagal ginjal kronik. Desain penelitian yang digunakan yaitu quasy experiment dengan rancangan pre and post test with control group, teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu simple random sampling. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 42 orang terdiri dari 21 responden kelompok kontrol dan 21 kelompok intervensi. Hasil uji menunjukkan adanya pengaruh penerapan kombinasi Self Help Group dan penggunaan Mobile Messaging Apps terhadap kualitas hidup klien dengan p value < 0,05. Direkomendasikan Self Help Group dan penggunaan WhatsApp diterapkan sebagai bagian intervensi keperawatan dalam asuhan keperawatan. Kata kunci: mobile messaging apps; kualitas hidup; self help group

scholarly journals PENGARUH SELF HELP GROUP TERHADAP KUALITAS HIDUP PASIEN HEMODIALISA DI RUMAH SAKIT PUSAT KESEHATAN UMUM MUHAMMADIYAH YOGYAKARTA

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ambar Relawati ◽  
Mohammad Hakimi ◽  
Titih Huriah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Self Help Group

Chronicrenalfailure patientsare requiredtoperformhemodialysis (HD)to replace ofkidney functionhas beendamaged. Hemodialysishas side effectsthatwillaffect the qualityof life of patients. Independentnursingactionsto support improvedquality of life forhemodialysispatientscouldbegroups therapy, one of which is aSelf HelpGroup (SHG). This studyaimed to examinethe influence ofself-help group actionagainst thequality of life ofhemodialysispatientsinPKU MuhammadiyahYogyakarta  hospital. Thisresearchdesignusingquasy experiment withpretest-posttest control group design.The sample selection in this study using total sampling technique. Respondentscontrol groupof 16 peopleandthe intervention groupare 15 people. The respondents in the control group received the standard treatment of the hospital, and the intervention group receive self-help group meeting 8 times Analysis ofthe data usedindependentt-test. Results from the analysis data obtained significant value mean difference test between control group and intervention group before being implemented SHG p value is 0.404, it is means that there is no significant difference quality of life HD patients before implementation SHG.The significant value of the mean difference testbetweenintervention group and control group is p value <0.001, it is means that there are significantly differences quality of life between intervention group and control group. Combination ofHDandselfhelp groupinrenal failurepatients with undergoingHDcan improve thequality of life ofpatients. Selfhelp groupcouldbe appliedtopatients suffering fromchronicdiseasessuch as kidney failureas asupportive therapy. Keywords: Quality of Life, hemodialisys, self help group

scholarly journals Effectiveness of self-help workbook intervention on quality of life in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: results of a randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshimi Takano ◽  
Ayako Matsuda ◽  
Noriko Ishizuka ◽  
Yukinori Ozaki ◽  
Koichi Suyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Emotional Functioning ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Self Help

Abstract Background: A self-help workbook is expected to support cancer patients to cope with physical and psychosocial distress, to facilitate communication with medical staff, and to improve quality of life (QOL). We conducted a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-help workbook intervention on QOL and survival. Methods: From June 2014 to March 2015, patients with breast, colorectal, gastric, and lung cancer receiving outpatient chemotherapy were randomized into an intervention group (n = 100) or control group (n = 100). Intervention group participants received workbooks originally made for this study, read advice on how to cope with distress, and filled out questionnaires on the workbooks periodically. EORTC QLQ-C30 was evaluated at baseline, at 12 weeks, and at 24 weeks. The primary endpoint was Global Health Status / QOL scale (GQOL). Results: No significant interaction was observed between the intervention and time in terms of GQOL or any of the functional scales. Among the 69 patients who continued cytotoxic chemotherapy at 24 weeks, the intervention was significantly associated with improved emotional functioning scores (P = 0.0007). Overall survival was not significantly different between the two groups. Conclusions: Self-help workbook intervention was feasible in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Although the effect of the intervention was limited, the intervention may improve emotional functioning among patients who receive long-term cytotoxic chemotherapy.Trial registration: UMIN Clinical Trials Registry, UMIN000012842. Registered 14 January 2014, https://upload.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000015002

scholarly journals Evaluating the Effectiveness of Planned Discharge Program in the Quality of Life of Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Clinical Trial Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Somaye Chare Joo ◽  
Ali Navidian ◽  
Simin Sharifi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancer ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Home Visits ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

Background: Considering recent economic challenges, the short-term hospitalization of cancer patients for routine chemotherapy, and the lack of routine home visits for cancer patients in Iran, the quality of life of these patients after discharge can be a source of concern. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of a planned discharge program on the quality of life of gastrointestinal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in hospitals of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This clinical trial was conducted in 2018 on gastrointestinal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in hospitals affiliated to the Zahedan University of Medical Sciences. The sample was selected by convenience sampling, and the participants were randomly assigned into two groups of intervention (n = 45) and control (n = 45). The intervention was performed in three 45 to 60-minute sessions and sending text messages, which were based on the patients’ identified problems and needs for the intervention group. Data collection tools included the QLQ-C30 questionnaire and a demographic characteristics form. Data were analyzed by SPSS V. 21 software using descriptive and analytical statistical tests. Results: The mean scores of the patients’ quality of life increased on most of the functional subscales and global health/quality of life in the intervention group. In the control group (routine care), however, no significant difference was observed in most functional subscales of quality of life. There was a significant change in the mean severity of symptoms in the intervention group so that the severity of symptoms decreased after the intervention. In the control group, there was a significant difference in the mean severity of symptoms before and after the intervention so that the severity of symptoms increased in most cases. Conclusions: Home visits of cancer patients are not in routine care after discharge in Iran, and they are not covered by insurance companies. Thus, home visits are expensive. However, in areas where the economic index is low, and patients have little access to smartphones, the planned discharge program can be a suitable method to increase the quality of life of cancer patients.

scholarly journals Peningkatan Kualitas Hidup Orang Dengan Gangguan Jiwa Dengan Self Help Group Di Kota Surakarta

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 260-268
Author(s):  
Endang Caturini ◽  
Insiyah Insiyah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
The Self ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Self Help Group

Introduction: People who experience mental disorders who experience various problems, with different symptoms, generally they have characteristics with some combination of abnormal thoughts, emotions, behavior and relationships with other people that manifest in the form of a series of symptoms and / or changes in behavior which is meaningful and can cause suffering and obstacles in carrying out people's functions as humans (UU Kesehatan no 18 tahun  2014; WHO, 2017; &  WHO, 2018). This is a serious health problem, which usually has problems with poor quality of life. They are associated with feelings of distress, lack of control over symptoms and life in general, negative perceptions of self, stigmatization and rejection, reduced activity and difficulty with daily functioning, and negative outlook. (Connell, J, Brazier, J, O'Cathain, A, Jones, M.L. & Paisley, S., 2012). Group interventions carried out by nurses such as group activity therapy, supportive therapy and self-help groups to help individuals improvement in  their quality of life. Group therapy, one of the self help group, is a group where each member has the same desire to overcome mental disorders or increase the level of cognitive or emotional well-being among group members (Sulistyowati., E.C. & Sulistyowati D, 2018). Self Help Group aims to develop empathy among fellow group members where fellow group members provide mutual reinforcement which has an impact on improving the quality of life. This study aims to determine the improvement of the quality of life of people with mental disorders (ODGJ) with the self help group in the city of Surakarta. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-post test control group design. Data were taken before and after giving the intervention of self-help groups of schizophrenia patients in the intervention group. The total sample was 160 clients divided into  2 groups, namely 80 respondents for group 1 at Griya PMI and 80 respondents for group 2 at RSJD Dr Arif Z Surakarta, each group consisting of 40 respondents for intervention and 40 respondents for the control group. This study measures the quality of life with a research instrument using a life quality questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Paired t-test, Wilcoxon signed ranks test, independent t-test and Mann Whitney-test. Results: The study proved that there was a statistically significant difference in the quality of life before and after giving the self help group (p value, 0.000) between the intervention group and the control group, both at Griya PMI with a mean difference of 20.23 and at RSJD Dr. Arif Z. self help group with a mean difference of 10.85. Conclusion: self help group which is used for intervention is considered effective to improve quality of life. Suggestion: self help group is used as a mental nursing group intervention in caring for mentally ill patients.

scholarly journals Impact of telephone monitoring on cancer patients undergoing esophagectomy and gastrectomy

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele da Silva Salgado Oliveira ◽  
Ulysses Ribeiro Junior ◽  
Natalia de Araújo Sartório ◽  
André Roncon Dias ◽  
Flávio Roberto Takeda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Emergency Center ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Telephone Monitoring

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate telephone monitoring for symptoms, quality of life, distress, admissions to the emergency center and the satisfaction of cancer patients undergoing esophagectomy and gastrectomy. Method: Randomized controlled study in two groups, carried out at the Cancer Institute of the State of Sao Paulo; the intervention group received telephone monitoring for four moments after the surgery, while the control group received only institutional care. Results: Of the 81 patients evaluated, the domain most affected by quality of life was social relationships domain. Distress had no significant difference between groups and moments. In both groups, admissions to the emergency center were similar (p=0.539). Pain was the most reported symptom in telephone monitoring. There was statistical significance regarding patient satisfaction with monitoring (p=0.002). Conclusion: Telephone monitoring provided greater patient satisfaction in the intervention group, demonstrating the real impact of this process on the care of cancer patients.

A randomized trial of the effect of peer education on the sexual quality of life in patients with myocardial infarction

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Abbasi ◽  
Hossein Ebrahimi ◽  
Hossein Bagheri ◽  
Mohammad Hasan Basirinezhad ◽  
Seyedmohammad Mirhosseini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Peer Education ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Sexual Quality Of Life ◽  
Significant Difference

AbstractBackgroundOne of the factors associated with readmission is inappropriate sexual activity after myocardial infarction (MI). This study aimed to assess the effect of peer education on the sexual quality of life (SQOL) in patients with MI.MethodsIn this randomized controlled clinical trial, 70 patients with MI meeting the inclusion criteria were assigned to experimental or control groups using block randomization. Peer education for the intervention group was provided on the third day after MI. Education sessions lasted from 90 to 120 minutes. Data were collected using demographic, sexual quality of life-female (SQOL-F), and sexual quality of life-male (SQOL-M) questionnaires during the fourth week after MI.ResultsThere was no significant difference between the two groups before the intervention in terms of demographic and SQOL. The mean of SQOL in the peer education group was significantly higher than the control group at the 4-week follow-up.ConclusionsAccording to the results, using peer education is recommended for the sexual health care professionals.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PENERAPAN TEKNIK KONSERVASI ENERGI DENGAN PEMBERDAYAAN DIRI TERHADAP KUALITAS HIDUP PASIEN GAGAL GINJAL KRONIK

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-224
Author(s):  
Nieniek Ritianingsih
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Test Control

Penyakit gagal ginjal kronis atau disingkat GGK, saat ini diakui sebagai prioritas kesehatan masyarakat di seluruh dunia. Pasien GGK akan mengalami  gangguan fisik dan psikologis sehingga mempengaruhi kualitas hidupnya. Teknik konservasi energi dengan pemberdayaan diri dapat diberikan pada pasien GGK dengan tujuan dapat meningkatkan energi, mengurangi fatigue dan kualitas hidup dapat meningkat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan teknik konservasi energi dengan pemberdayaan diri terhadap kualitas hidup pasien gagal ginjal kronik.Hipotesis penelitian ini adalah teknik konservasi energydengan pemberdayaan diridapat meningkatkan kualitas hidup pasien GGK.   Responden penelitian ini berjumlah 47 orang untuk kelompok intervensi dan untuk kelompok kontrol 47 orang responden. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan metoda kuasi eksperimental dengan pendekatan pre test – post test control group design. Hasil uji statistik didapatkan nilai p value 0,000 maka dapat disimpulkan ada perbedaan yang signifikan antara  kualitas hidup  kelompok kontrol dengankualitas hidup kelompok intervensi setelah dilakukan penerapan teknik konservasi energy. Perawat agar menerapkan tehnik konservasi energy sebagai suatu program terstruktur dari intervensi keperawatan bagi pasien GGK   Kata kunci : teknik konservasi energi, kualitas hidup, GGK   THE EFFECT OF THE APPLICATION OF ENERGY CONSERVATION TECHNIQUES WITH SELF-EMPOWERMENT TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE   ABSTRACT Chronic kidney failure or abbreviated CRF, is currently recognized as a public health priority throughout the world. GGK patients will experience physical and psychological disorders that affect their quality of life. Energy conservation techniques with self-empowerment can be given to CRF patients with the aim of increasing energy, reducing fatigue and quality of life can be increased. This study aims to determine the effect of the application of energy conservation techniques with self-empowerment to the quality of life of patients with chronic renal failure. The hypothesis of this study is conservation techniques of energy with empowerment can improve the quality of life of patients with CRF. The respondents of this study were 47 people for the intervention group and for the control group 47 respondents. This research is a quantitative research using a quasi-experimental method with a pre test - post test control group design approach. The statistical test results obtained p value 0,000, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between the quality of life of the control group and the quality of life of the intervention group after the application of energy conservation techniques. The nurse is to apply energy conservation techniques as a structured program of nursing interventions for CRF patients   Keywords: energy conservation techniques, quality of life, CRF

Automatic inpatient palliative care consultation (PCC): Too little, too late to impact quality of life for advanced cancer patients?

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e20565-e20565
Author(s):  
Gabrielle Betty Rocque ◽  
Toby Christopher Campbell ◽  
Anne Elizabeth Barnett ◽  
Renae M Quale ◽  
Jens C. Eickhoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Small Patient Population

e20565 Background: Patients with advanced cancer who are hospitalized have high symptom burden and a short life expectancy, which may warrant PCC. Methods: Using sequential cohorts, we prospectively assessed implementation of automatic PCC for hospitalized cancer patients. The primary outcome was hospice utilization. Secondary outcomes included evaluation of changes in quality of life (FACIT-PAL), symptoms (ESAS), satisfaction (FAMCARE), and anxiety and depression (HADS). Surveys were administered at baseline, 2 weeks and 3 months post-hospitalization. Chart abstraction was utilized to assess demographics, resource use, and survival information. Results: Patients were evaluated consecutively (65 in the control group, 70 in the intervention). At admission, 91% reported uncontrolled symptoms: 52% pain; 15% dyspnea. 60% of intervention patients received PCC during their first admission. 54 patients completed surveys (29 control group, 25 PCC group), 64 patients declined or were unable to complete surveys, 16 patients were excluded due to language barriers, physician preference, or not receiving surveys. Using an intent-to-treat analysis, there was no difference between patients in the control and the intervention group in FACIT-PAL (119 ± 29 vs 123 ± 30, p = 0.68 ), ESAS (28 ± 14 vs 26 ± 15, p = 0.74) HADS (13 ± 6.6 vs. 12.± 4.7, p = 0.58), or FAMCARE (58 ± 9.1 vs 59 ± 8.6, p = 0.61). In both groups, patients had modest worsening of symptoms and quality of life over the course of the study. Survival and Health Services data analysis, including hospice referral, is proceeding. Conclusions: Automatic PPC had little impact on patient-reported symptoms and quality of life. Limitations included: small patient population; high rate of incomplete surveys, likely due to illness burden; penetration of the PCC was limited to 60% by patient or provider preference and consultant availability. Our primary outcome analysis (hospice utilization) is forthcoming, as are data on survival and Health Services outcomes.

Randomized Controlled Trial of Yoga Among a Multiethnic Sample of Breast Cancer Patients: Effects on Quality of Life

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (28) ◽  
pp. 4387-4395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyson B. Moadel ◽  
Chirag Shah ◽  
Judith Wylie-Rosett ◽  
Melanie S. Harris ◽  
Sapana R. Patel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
Multiethnic Sample

Purpose This study examines the impact of yoga, including physical poses, breathing, and meditation exercises, on quality of life (QOL), fatigue, distressed mood, and spiritual well-being among a multiethnic sample of breast cancer patients. Patients and Methods One hundred twenty-eight patients (42% African American, 31% Hispanic) recruited from an urban cancer center were randomly assigned (2:1 ratio) to a 12-week yoga intervention (n = 84) or a 12-week waitlist control group (n = 44). Changes in QOL (eg, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy) from before random assignment (T1) to the 3-month follow-up (T3) were examined; predictors of adherence were also assessed. Nearly half of all patients were receiving medical treatment. Results Regression analyses indicated that the control group had a greater decrease in social well-being compared with the intervention group after controlling for baseline social well-being and covariates (P < .0001). Secondary analyses of 71 patients not receiving chemotherapy during the intervention period indicated favorable outcomes for the intervention group compared with the control group in overall QOL (P < .008), emotional well-being (P < .015), social well-being (P < .004), spiritual well-being (P < .009), and distressed mood (P < .031). Sixty-nine percent of intervention participants attended classes (mean number of classes attended by active class participants = 7.00 ± 3.80), with lower adherence associated with increased fatigue (P < .001), radiotherapy (P < .0001), younger age (P < .008), and no antiestrogen therapy (P < .02). Conclusion Despite limited adherence, this intent-to-treat analysis suggests that yoga is associated with beneficial effects on social functioning among a medically diverse sample of breast cancer survivors. Among patients not receiving chemotherapy, yoga appears to enhance emotional well-being and mood and may serve to buffer deterioration in both overall and specific domains of QOL.

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