Effects of Self-Efficacy Promotion Program on Self-Efficacy, Self-Care Behavior, and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Radiotherapy.
10.5388/jkon.2011.11.2.136
- Author:
Hea Kyoung KO
1
;
Geum Ja PARK
Author Information
1. Kosin University Graduate School, Busan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Breast neoplasms;
Radiotherapy;
Self Efficacy;
Self Care;
Quality of Life
- MeSH:
Breast;
Breast Neoplasms;
Humans;
Quality of Life;
Self Care;
Self Efficacy;
Self-Help Groups
- From:Journal of Korean Oncology Nursing
2011;11(2):136-146
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of self-efficacy promotion programs on self-efficacy, self-care behavior, and quality of life in breast cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. METHODS: This study was conducted from November 1, 2009 to December 10, 2010. A total of 39 breast cancer patients, who received radiotherapy in a University hospital located in city B, participated in the study and were divided into two groups (experimental group 17 and control group 22). The data were analyzed with the chi2-test and ANCOVA using the SPSS/Win 17.0 program. RESULTS: Self-efficacy promotion programs aimed at self-management were effective in enhancing concrete self-efficacy but not effective in promoting general self-efficacy, self-care behavior, and quality of life among breast cancer patients who have received radiotherapy. CONCLUSION: Organizing a support group for the breast cancer patients seems to be highly necessary to help themselves obtain higher level of specific self-efficacy, self-care behavior, and quality of life in general. It will also be beneficial for the breast cancer patients to understand their unique situations and improve their health problems for themselves.
