Factors Influencing the Quality of Life of Prostate Cancer Patients
Asian Oncology Nursing
;
: 237-245, 2017.
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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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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Prostate
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Prostatic Neoplasms
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Quality of Life
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Self Concept
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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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