scholarly journals The Use of Herbal Therapy to Improve the Quality of Life among Cancer Patients in the Southern Region of Peninsular Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 1857-1863
Author(s):  
Aisyah Ali ◽  
Nurul Huda Razali ◽  
Neo Suk Xian ◽  
Chee Yong Sung
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Southern Region ◽  
Herbal Therapy

scholarly journals Effects of Counselling on Quality of Life among Cancer Patients in Malaysia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ummavathy PERIASAMY ◽  
Sherina MOHD-SIDIK ◽  
Mehrnoosh AKHTARI- ZAVARE ◽  
Lekhraj RAMPAL ◽  
Siti Irma Fadhilah ISMAIL ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Repeated Measure ◽  
Control Group

Background: We aimed to assess whether “Managing Patients on Chemotherapy” book is effective to improve quality of life (QOL) of cancer patient via counselling by pharmacist. Methods: A randomized control trial study was run among 2120 cancer patients in public hospitals in Peninsular Malaysia, from Apr 2016-Jan 2018. The treatment group received counselling regarding chemotherapy by using developed module. The data were collected at three time-points: baseline, 1st, 2nd and 3rd follow-ups after counseling by Validated Malay version of the WHOQOL-BREF of questionnaire. Data analyses were done using χ2 and two-way repeated measure ANOVA. Results: The treatment group improved significantly as compared to control group in physical health, psychological health, social relationship, environment and overall QOL (P<0.00). Conclusion: The “Managing Patients on Chemotherapy” book along with repetitive counselling by pharmacists is a useful intervention for improving QOL of cancer patients undergoing treatment.  

Quality of life in school-age pediatric cancer patients

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fransisca M. Sidabutar ◽  
Anggie Regia Anandari ◽  
Ingrid Karli ◽  
Yusnita Katagori ◽  
Henny E. Wirawan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Pediatric Cancer ◽  
School Age ◽  
Pediatric Cancer Patients

Supporting the Supporters: What are the Unmet Needs and Quality of Life of Caregivers of Cancer Patients in Singapore?

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chua Gek Phin ◽  
Ng Quan Sing ◽  
Tan Hiang Khoon ◽  
Ong Whee Sze
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Unmet Needs
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