Quality of life of patients undergoing chemotherapy: a tertiary care hospital-based study from Karachi
The quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients is of paramount concern due to the enduring effects of chemotherapy on the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of life. This study aims to examine the factors influencing QoL among cancer patients. A cross-sectional analysis encompassing 2...
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| author | Natalia Junaid Muneeba Khan Muhammad Roohan Uddin Agha Shehroz Masroor Muhammad Sualeh Ghulam Haider |
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The quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients is of paramount concern due to the enduring effects of chemotherapy on the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of life. This study aims to examine the factors influencing QoL among cancer patients. A cross-sectional analysis encompassing 200 chemotherapy patients aged 18 and above was conducted, using self-reported surveys and clinical records. The results indicate higher social well-being and lower physical well-being scores. Significantly, patients in joint families, with income above Rs25,000, limited pre-diagnosis check-ups, over four chemotherapy cycles, showed better QoL. Engaging diversions like art and internet usage alleviated worries. Conversely, comorbidities correlated with lower FACT-G scores. QoL is still compromised, even with the developments of advanced cancer treatments. Managing mental, emotional, social, and physical health is vital.
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| spelling | doaj.art-deac05fa39834c75af634fa288e1bf242024-03-26T05:36:58ZengPakistan Medical AssociationJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association0030-99822024-03-0174410.47391/JPMA.10123Quality of life of patients undergoing chemotherapy: a tertiary care hospital-based study from KarachiNatalia Junaid0Muneeba Khan1Muhammad Roohan Uddin2Agha Shehroz Masroor3Muhammad Sualeh4Ghulam Haider54th Year MBBS Student, Sindh Medical College, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan4th Year MBBS Student, Sindh Medical College, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan4th Year MBBS Student, Sindh Medical College, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan4th Year MBBS Student, Sindh Medical College, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan4th Year MBBS Student, Sindh Medical College, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, PakistanDepartment of Oncology, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan The quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients is of paramount concern due to the enduring effects of chemotherapy on the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of life. This study aims to examine the factors influencing QoL among cancer patients. A cross-sectional analysis encompassing 200 chemotherapy patients aged 18 and above was conducted, using self-reported surveys and clinical records. The results indicate higher social well-being and lower physical well-being scores. Significantly, patients in joint families, with income above Rs25,000, limited pre-diagnosis check-ups, over four chemotherapy cycles, showed better QoL. Engaging diversions like art and internet usage alleviated worries. Conversely, comorbidities correlated with lower FACT-G scores. QoL is still compromised, even with the developments of advanced cancer treatments. Managing mental, emotional, social, and physical health is vital. ---Continue https://www.ojs.jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/10123ChemotherapyCancer care facilitiesCancer painOncology nursing |
| spellingShingle | Natalia Junaid Muneeba Khan Muhammad Roohan Uddin Agha Shehroz Masroor Muhammad Sualeh Ghulam Haider Quality of life of patients undergoing chemotherapy: a tertiary care hospital-based study from Karachi Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association Chemotherapy Cancer care facilities Cancer pain Oncology nursing |
| title | Quality of life of patients undergoing chemotherapy: a tertiary care hospital-based study from Karachi |
| title_full | Quality of life of patients undergoing chemotherapy: a tertiary care hospital-based study from Karachi |
| title_fullStr | Quality of life of patients undergoing chemotherapy: a tertiary care hospital-based study from Karachi |
| title_full_unstemmed | Quality of life of patients undergoing chemotherapy: a tertiary care hospital-based study from Karachi |
| title_short | Quality of life of patients undergoing chemotherapy: a tertiary care hospital-based study from Karachi |
| title_sort | quality of life of patients undergoing chemotherapy a tertiary care hospital based study from karachi |
| topic | Chemotherapy Cancer care facilities Cancer pain Oncology nursing |
| url | https://www.ojs.jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/10123 |
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