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Factors Influencing the Quality of Life of Prostate Cancer Patients
Asian Oncology Nursing ; : 237-245, 2017.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-172242
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of erectile capacity, lower urinary tract symptoms, self-esteem, and resilience on the quality of life of prostate cancer patients.

METHODS:

Data were collected using a self–reported questionnaire survey. Participants were 140 patients diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer in hospitals in Busan and Daegu cities. Measured variables were erectile capacity, lower urinary tract symptoms, self-esteem, resilience and quality of life.

RESULT:

Erectile capacity, lower urinary tract symptoms, self-esteem, and resilience all had significant effects on quality of life. Explained variance for quality of life was 40.6% and lower urinary tract symptoms was the most significant factor affecting the quality of life of prostate cancer patients.

CONCLUSION:

The results from this study suggest that erectile capacity, lower urinary tract symptoms, self-esteem, and resilience should be considered the main influential factors when developing intervention strategies to increase the quality of life of prostate cancer patients.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Prostate / Prostatic Neoplasms / Quality of Life / Self Concept / Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: Asian Oncology Nursing Year: 2017 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Prostate / Prostatic Neoplasms / Quality of Life / Self Concept / Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: Asian Oncology Nursing Year: 2017 Type: Article