@Article{Puchalska2011,
journal="Nursing Problems / Problemy Pielęgniarstwa",
issn="1233-9989",
volume="19",
number="3",
year="2011",
title="The quality of life of breast cancer patients undergoing in-patient chemotherapy",
abstract=" Introduction . In Poland breast cancer is the most common malignant disease in woman. Nurses spend the most time with the patients undergoing in-patient chemotherapy. The high quality of life is one of the Word Health Organization\’s priorities.   Aim of the study . The aim of the study was an evaluation of quality of life (QOL) of breast cancer patients undergoing in-patient chemotherapy through recognition of their main needs and problems, both physical and psychological. The obtained results could give nurses possibility to make changes in provided medical care and result in improving patients\’ functioning in everyday life.   Material and methods . The study group consisted of 90 breast cancer patients undergoing in-patient chemotherapy. The method of survey was a diagnostic poll with a specially prepared for the study questionnaire.   Results and conclusions . The quality of life in breast cancer patients undergoing in-patient chemotherapy was deteriorated because of appearance of sorrow, anxiety, as well as experienced nausea, vomiting, weakness, pain, lack of energy and financial problems. However, despite all side-effects, apprehension about treatment results and the change of appearance, the patients thanks to psychological support received from their relatives were able to cope with the malignant disease. Modification of a model of medical care provided at the hospital through ensuring more effective alleviation of somatic symptoms, reduction psychological stress and proper social service is crucial to achieve improved overall quality of patients\’ life.   Nursing Topics 2011; 19 (3): 341\–347",
author="Puchalska, Marta
and Sierko, Ewa
and Sokół, Monika
and Wojtukiewicz, Marek Z.",
pages="341--347",
url="https://www.termedia.pl/Jakosc-zycia-chorych-na-raka-piersi-poddanych-chemioterapii-prowadzonej-w-warunkach-szpitalnych,134,35066,1,1.html"
}