Factors Influencing the Quality of Life of Prostate Cancer Patients.
10.5388/aon.2017.17.4.237
- Author:
Jeonghye CHAE
1
;
Youngsuk KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences, Busan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Prostatic Neoplasms;
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms;
Self Concept;
Resilience Phychological;
Quality of Life
- MeSH:
Busan;
Daegu;
Humans;
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms;
Prostate*;
Prostatic Neoplasms*;
Quality of Life*;
Self Concept
- From:Asian Oncology Nursing
2017;17(4):237-245
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
