Quality of life of patients undergoing chemotherapy: a tertiary care hospital-based study from Karachi

Authors

  • Natalia Junaid 4th Year MBBS Student, Sindh Medical College, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Muneeba Khan 4th Year MBBS Student, Sindh Medical College, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Roohan Uddin 4th Year MBBS Student, Sindh Medical College, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Agha Shehroz Masroor 4th Year MBBS Student, Sindh Medical College, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Sualeh 4th Year MBBS Student, Sindh Medical College, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Ghulam Haider Department of Oncology, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.10123

Keywords:

Chemotherapy, Cancer care facilities, Cancer pain, Oncology nursing

Abstract

The quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients is of paramount concern due to the enduring effects of chemotherapy on the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of life. This study aims to examine the factors influencing QoL among cancer patients. A cross-sectional analysis encompassing 200 chemotherapy patients aged 18 and above was conducted, using self-reported surveys and clinical records. The results indicate higher social well-being and lower physical well-being scores. Significantly, patients in joint families, with income above Rs25,000, limited pre-diagnosis check-ups, over four chemotherapy cycles, showed better QoL. Engaging diversions like art and internet usage alleviated worries. Conversely, comorbidities correlated with lower FACT-G scores. QoL is still compromised, even with the developments of advanced cancer treatments. Managing mental, emotional, social, and physical health is vital.

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Author Biography

Ghulam Haider, Department of Oncology, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan

Associate Professor Department of Oncology, JPMC, Karachi.

Published

2024-03-20

How to Cite

Junaid, N., Khan, M., Uddin, M. R., Masroor, A. S., Muhammad Sualeh, & Ghulam Haider. (2024). Quality of life of patients undergoing chemotherapy: a tertiary care hospital-based study from Karachi. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(4), 836–838. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.10123

Issue

Section

STUDENT'S CORNER SHORT REPORT