Calidad de vida en pacientes oncológicos un año después de finalizado el tratamiento
- Espantoso, Raquel
- Fernández Rodríguez, Concepción 1
- Padierna Sánchez, Celina
- Amigo Vázquez, Isaac 1
- Villoria Fernández, Erica 1
- Gracia, José Manuel
- Fernández, Roberto
- Peláez, Ignacio
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Universidad de Oviedo
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ISSN: 1696-7240
Year of publication: 2007
Volume: 4
Issue: 1
Pages: 43-58
Type: Article
More publications in: Psicooncología: investigación y clínica biopsicosocial en oncología
Abstract
Objetive: To describe the Quality of Life (QL) parameters one year after than the oncology treatment was finished. Methods: 53 patients were assessed using semi-structured interviews, standardized questionnaires and records covered by the patient and doctor. Results: The total scores of QL were high. However, a high prevalence of chronic symptoms as pain (39.6%), fatigue (37.7%), sleep disturbances (32.1%), lost of appetite (18.9%) and depressing mood (41.4%) was described by the patients. Moreover, the emotional state, daily life and leisure activities were the aspects of the patients life more affected through that year. Conclusions: The total score of QL is an unspecific figure but no the others variables that have a great effect on the oncology patient through the treatment. On these specific variables intervention are required.