Life quality of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma after intensity modulated radiotherapy and chemotherapy:a qualitative study
10.3969/j.issn.1671-8283.2016.01.010
- VernacularTitle:鼻咽癌调强放化疗患者生活质量的质性研究
- Author:
Xiaoyan YU
;
Xiaoyu ZHENG
;
Dejing XU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
nasopharyngeal carcinoma;
intensity modulated radiotherapy and chemotherapy;
quality of life;
qualitative study
- From:
Modern Clinical Nursing
2016;15(1):39-44
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the life quality of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma after intensity modulated radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Method Using phenomenological research method, we interviewed 10 patients repeatedly to explore their somatization, psychological changes as well as the effect on quality of life. Result The life quality of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma after intensity modulated radiotherapy and chemotherapy were affected tremendously , characterized by intense psychological stress, side effects from radiochemotherapy, hunger for emotional support, heavy burden of medical expenses, and the change of family and work roles. Conclusion Nursing staff should understand the mental feelings of patients, and provide supports for the patients psychologically, physically, from the economic, family and social points of view, so as to improve the life quality and physical and mental health of patients.
