Factors Affecting Cognitive Function in Patients with Stomach Cancer
Asian Oncology Nursing
;
: 241-246, 2018.
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study aimed to identify factors affecting cognitive function in stomach cancer patients.METHODS:
This was a cross-sectional study designed to obtain data from stomach cancer patients. The Global Assessment of Recent Stress, Hospital Anxiety-Depression Scale, Distress Thermometer, Korean version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, and electronic medical records were used to assess stress, anxiety, depression, psychological distress, and cognitive function, respectively.RESULTS:
Among 182 total participants, there were statistically significant differences in sex between the group of patients who received chemotherapy and those who did not (χ2=5.32, p=.029). There were statistically significant differences in stress and cognitive function between the two groups. The factors affecting cognitive function in stomach cancer patients included distress, stress, anxiety, and depression.CONCLUSION:
Cognitive function should be examined with consideration of the psychological distress, stress, anxiety, and depression in patients with stomach cancer. Moreover, an improved program to manage cognitive function is needed, which includes mediation between psychological and physiological factors including stress, anxiety, and cognitive level.
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Asunto principal:
Ansiedad
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Estómago
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Neoplasias Gástricas
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Estrés Psicológico
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Termómetros
/
Estudios Transversales
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Negociación
/
Cognición
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Depresión
/
Quimioterapia
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Estudio pronóstico
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Asian Oncology Nursing
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
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