Perceptions of quality of life in Hispanic patients with cancer
Perceptions of quality of life in Hispanic patients with cancer
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DOI：
10.1046/j.1523-5394.1998.006006318.x
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发表时间：
1998-11-01
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通讯作者：
Borneman, T
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作者：
Juarez, G;Ferrell, B;Borneman, T
目的：本研究的目的是描述患有癌症疼痛的西班牙裔患者对生活质量 (QOL) 的看法。研究描述：这项定性试点研究以疼痛和生活质量的概念框架为指导。通过对 17 名患有癌症疼痛的西班牙裔患者的访谈，我们分析了有关生活质量感知的数据，并在此进行了报告。结果：该研究证明了文化对生活质量感知的影响以及疼痛对生活质量的影响。生活质量的每个领域都确定了几个主题，包括身体、心理、社会和精神福祉。家庭的作用和对上帝的信仰是所有患者生活质量的重要组成部分。临床意义：临床医生必须更加关注文化评估并将文化信仰纳入癌症护理中，以改善西班牙裔患者的生活质量。家庭和宗教信仰的作用应纳入每位患者护理的规划和评估中。
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe perceptions of quality of life (QOL) of Hispanic patients with cancer pain.DESCRIPTION OF STUDY: This qualitative pilot study is guided by the conceptual framework of pain and QOL. From interviews with 17 Hispanic patients with cancer pain, data on perceptions of QOL were analyzed and are reported here.RESULTS: The study demonstrated that influence of culture on perceptions of QOL and the impact of pain on QOL. Several themes were identified for each domain of QOL, including physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being. The role of the family and faith in God were important components of QOL for all patients.CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: It is important for clinicians to devote greater attention to cultural assessment and to include cultural beliefs in cancer care to improve QOL for Hispanic patients. The role of the family and religious beliefs should be included in the planning and evaluation of each patient's care.