ArticleAsia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing
Symptoms Experienced and Information Needs of Women Receiving Chemotherapy.
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- Symptom clusters experienced by breast cancer patients at various treatment stages: A systematic review.Cancer medicine · 2021Pooled it
- Using Serious Games to Increase Prevention and Self-Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Older Adults With Cancer.Oncology nursing forum · 2020Trial
- Psychosocial and cultural determinants of resilience among clinically stable breast cancer survivors post-chemotherapy in a tertiary care setting in Ghana.BMC women's health · 2026Article
- Predictors of information needs among women with breast cancer receiving adjuvant therapy at Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital, Addis Ababa Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2023Article
- Exploring Discomfort Experienced During Chemotherapy in Thai Breast Cancer Patients.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2023Article
- Perceived feasibility and usefulness of mHealth interventions for psychoeducational support among Nigerian women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer: a focus group study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Information Needs of Breast Cancer Patients Attending Care at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital: A Descriptive Study.Cancer management and research · 2021Article
- Mobile Breast Cancer e-Support Program for Chinese Women With Breast Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy (Part 3): Secondary Data Analysis.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study is carried out to determine the symptoms and information necessity on chemotherapy (CT) treatment of the women with breast cancer.
methodsA total of 170 women older than 18 years old, who receive CT with breast cancer diagnosis, are volunteered to participate in the study. Mixed method was used in the study. Data are collected using Descriptive Data Form, Interview Form and Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale.
resultsAs a result of the cluster analysis, four clusters and the symptoms within have been obtained. These are: pain, lack of energy, feeling drowsy, sweat, swelling of hands, and feet in the first cluster; feeling nervous, difficulty sleeping, feeling sad, worrying in the second cluster; nausea, feeling bloating, change in the way food tastes, hair loss, constipation in the third cluster; vomiting, diarrhea, problems with sexual interest, lack of appetite, dizziness, and weight loss in the forth cluster. Women's information necessity related to the CT are follows: the effects of CT, other treatment options beyond CT, complementary methods, the effect of the CT treatment on reproductive health and sexuality, nutrition, and symptom control.
conclusionsThe results of this study will enable determination of symptom clusters, which health professionals are easier to focus on these symptoms. An understanding information need of patients can help to ensure that individual's coping strategies and self-management.
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