Safety and Quality of Life in the Treatment of Non-metastasic Colorectal Cancer Patients: 5-fluorouracil Versus Capecitabine

In this study, we sought to explore the prevalence of depression and fatigue in colorectal cancer patients during and after treatment to examine how these variables affect quality of life (QoL). In total, 170 patients with colorectal cancer participated in this study. The study population was divided into two groups: one receiving treatment and another that had finished treatment. The results showed that depression and fatigue measurements were higher in patients receiving treatment. Depression was a strong and significant predictor of QoL in both groups, whereas fatigue was not, with the exception of the symptom score. These findings underscore the importance of early detection and management of depression and fatigue during the treatment and survival stages of patients with colorectal cancer. Our findings indicate that health care professionals should provide appropriate nursing intervention to decrease depression and fatigue and enhance patient QoL.

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The Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, Functional Status, and Quality of Life of Colorectal Cancer patients within Six Months after Curative Treatment

10.5204/thesis.eprints.128073 ◽

1905 ◽

Author(s):

Cara J Cabilan

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Functional Status ◽

Sedentary Behaviour ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Curative Treatment ◽

Colorectal Cancer Patients

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Association between social support, functional status, and change in health-related quality of life and changes in anxiety and depression in colorectal cancer patients

Psycho-Oncology ◽

10.1002/pon.4303 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 26 (9) ◽

pp. 1263-1269 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

M. Gonzalez-Saenz de Tejada ◽

A. Bilbao ◽

M. Baré ◽

E. Briones ◽

C. Sarasqueta ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Social Support ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Colorectal Cancer Patients

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Dimensions of quality of life and psychosocial variables most salient to colorectal cancer patients

Psycho-Oncology ◽

10.1002/pon.919 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 20-30 ◽

Cited By ~ 76

Author(s):

Jeff Dunn ◽

Brigid Lynch ◽

Machelle Rinaldis ◽

Kenneth Pakenham ◽

Lyn McPherson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Psychosocial Variables ◽

Colorectal Cancer Patients

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Development a Palliative Care Program for Colorectal Cancer Patients: A Mixed Methods Protocol study (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.34510 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Masoumeh Masoumy ◽

Masoud Bahrami ◽

Alireza sadeghi ◽

Rohallah Mosavizadeh

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Palliative Care ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Cultural Context ◽

Care Program ◽

Future Research ◽

Palliative Care Program ◽

Colorectal Cancer Patients

BACKGROUND Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in Iranian men and the second in Iranian women and it is a serious health problem in the Iran health system. OBJECTIVE Objective: The purpose is to develop a holistic palliative care program in order to improve the health and quality of life of colorectal cancer patients. METHODS Methods: This is an exploratory mixed methods study which will be conducted using a sequential qualitative-quantitative design (QUAL quan) consists of four sequential steps using the approach proposed by Ewles & Sminett to develop the program. In the first step, a qualitative study (semi-structured interview), the researcher discovers the needs of colorectal cancer patients from the perspective of patients, family members and care providers. In the second step, the literature review will be performed with the aim of confirming and completing the discovering new needs. In the third step, a initial draft of the palliative care program will be developed based on data extracted from qualitative study and literature review, experts’ panel opinions. In the fourth step, according to the opinions of the panel of experts, the part of the developed program will be implemented as quasi-experimental intervention and the effect of intervention on quality of life will be evaluated. RESULTS This study can will provide a better understanding of the demands and problems of colorectal cancer patients and their families through providing a holistic care and improve their quality of life in the socio-cultural context of Iran. This program can be useful in providing care, education, policy making, future research and colorectal cancer patients' health promotion. CONCLUSIONS This study can will provide a better understanding of the demands and problems of colorectal cancer patients and their families through providing a holistic care and improve their quality of life in the socio-cultural context of Iran. This program can be useful in providing care, education, policy making, future research and colorectal cancer patients' health promotion.

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