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ReviewClinics and practice2026

The Interplay of Quality of Life and Satisfaction with Nursing Care in Cancer Patients: A Narrative Review.

Efthymia Vlachothanasi, Ioanna Tsatsou, Theocharis I Konstantinidis, Maria Saridi, Evangelos C Fradelos, Georgios Goumas, Pavlos Sarafis

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7 authors.

Efthymia VlachothanasiDepartment of Nursing, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece.
Ioanna TsatsouDepartment of Nursing, University of West Attica, 12243 Egaleo, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-3599-3642
Theocharis I KonstantinidisDepartment of Nursing, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-6990-2585
Maria SaridiDepartment of Nursing, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-3973-8091
Evangelos C FradelosDepartment of Nursing, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-0244-9760
Georgios GoumasSchool of Public Health, University of West Attica, 11521 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0009-0008-5940-2043
Pavlos SarafisDepartment of Nursing, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-9967-5152

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This narrative review explores the interconnected relationship between quality of life (QoL) and satisfaction with nursing care (SNC) among cancer patients, recognizing that cancer's burden extends beyond survival and significantly affects physical, psychological, and social well-being. A non-systematic search of PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and Google Scholar (2000-2025) identified relevant literature using keywords related to oncology nursing, QoL, SNC and patient satisfaction. Inclusion criteria encompassed peer-reviewed studies (quantitative, qualitative, and reviews) involving adult cancer populations and validated assessment instruments. Pediatric and non-nursing studies were excluded. Both QoL and SNC are critical outcomes in cancer care. QoL is an individual's subjective perception and SNC reflects the patient's subjective evaluation of how well nursing services align with their expectations, encompassing empathy, competence, and responsiveness. Research consistently demonstrates a strong positive association between high SNC and superior QoL outcomes, particularly through effective pain and symptom management, reducing psychological distress, and fostering patient empowerment. This relationship, however, is moderated by factors such as the patient's disease stage, the type of care (hospital vs. palliative/home care), and organizational deficits like high nurse workload, which can undermine the delivery of high-quality care. Ultimately, ethical nursing practices are crucial for translating professional duty into positive patient experiences that are favorably linked with both SNC and QoL outcomes for cancer patients.

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cancer nursingcancer patientsconceptual frameworksoncology nursing carepatient-reported outcomesquality of life (QoL)satisfaction with nursing care (SNC)

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PMID42645136
PMCPMC13511579

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