Open AccessThe Symptom Experience of Jordanian Patients With Cancer
Author(s) -
Suha Omran
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of global oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.002
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 2378-9506
DOI - 10.1200/jgo.18.54100
Subject(s) - medicine , descriptive statistics , quality of life (healthcare) , cancer , distress , family medicine , scale (ratio) , data collection , cancer treatment , descriptive research , nursing , clinical psychology , statistics , physics , mathematics , quantum mechanics
Background: An individual's symptom experience and ability to function in everyday life are increasingly being acknowledged as important health outcomes for individuals with cancer. Unrelieved symptoms continue to be prevalent and persistent among patients with cancer. Aim: The purpose of the study is to describe the symptom experience of Jordanian patients with cancer. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design and self-administered questionnaires was used to guide data collection from a convenience sample of Jordanian patients attending two hospitals for treatment of cancer or cancer symptoms. Jordanian adults with any cancer diagnosis documented in their medical record, being informed about her/his diagnosis, currently receiving cancer or supportive therapy will be enrolled in this study. Data were collected using the demographic and clinical characteristics data sheet, the Cancer Symptom Scale, and the Multidimensional Quality of Life Scale-Cancer. Demographic data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: The research questions will be analyzed using means, SDs, frequencies, and percentages. Analysis of results in progress. Conclusion: Knowing which symptoms are causing the most distress for patients will assist nurses in prioritizing their care and providing the much needed support and education for patients with cancer. Continued attention on treating these symptoms should be the focus of ongoing research as well as nursing education both in service areas and in schools of nursing.