Skip Navigation
Skip to contents

J Korean Acad Nurs : Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing

OPEN ACCESS

Author index

Page Path
HOME > Browse articles > Author index
Search
Min Young Kim 1 Article
Transition of Symptoms and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients on Chemotherapy
Min Young Kim
J Korean Acad Nurs 2009;39(3):433-445.   Published online June 29, 2009
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2009.39.3.433
AbstractAbstract PDF
Purpose

The purpose of this study was to assess changes in pain, fatigue, anorexia, anxiety and quality of life (QOL) in patients with cancer who were on chemotherapy.

Methods

Symptoms and QOL were examined both before chemotherapy and after 2 cycles of chemotherapy. The participants were 76 cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in one of 7 hospitals.

Results

The patients experienced a mean of 2.22-2.23 symptoms out of 4 symptoms. Patients who were female, or suffered from breast or colorectal cancer experienced more symptoms. Fatigue at present, and most severe fatigue and anorexia in the previous 3 weeks increased significantly. Anxiety and QOL decreased significantly after 2 cycles of chemotherapy. Number of symptoms, anorexia at present, most severe anorexia in past 3 weeks, and anxiety had negative correlations. QOL before chemotherapy showed a positive correlation with QOL after 2 cycles of chemotherapy. In a regression analysis, anxiety, QOL at baseline, income, and the most severe pain in the past 3 weeks were significant predictors of QOL.

Conclusion

Physical and psychological factors were significant predictors of both QOL and each subscale, and these factors correlated with each other. These results demonstrate the needs for early assessment and intervention from the start of chemotherapy to decrease symptoms and improve QOL.

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  
  • Analysis of Telephone Counseling of Patients in Chemotherapy Using Text Mining Technique
    Seoyeon Kim, Jihyun Jung, Heiyoung Kang, Jeehye Bae, Kayoung Sim, Miyoung Yoo, Eunyoung, E. Suh
    Asian Oncology Nursing.2022; 22(1): 46.     CrossRef
  • The Effects of Foot Reflexology on the Physical Symptoms of Cancer Patients
    Young-Ran Yeun, Yi-Sub Kwak, Hye-Young Kim
    Exercise Science.2021; 30(1): 8.     CrossRef
  • The “Ick” Factor: An Unrecognized Affective Predictor of Physical Symptoms During Chemotherapy
    Vinayak Dev, Nathan S Consedine, Lisa M Reynolds
    Annals of Behavioral Medicine.2021; 55(4): 345.     CrossRef
  • Factors Related to Smoking Recurrence within Six-months Smoking Cessation among Employees in Enterprises with Smaller than 300 Workers
    Byung Jun Jin, Chul-Woung Kim, Seung Eun Lee, Hyo-Bin Im, Tae-Yong Lee
    Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing.2021; 32(1): 107.     CrossRef
  • Review of Clinical Study over the Last 10 Years on Korean Medicine Treatment for Cancer: Focusing on Korean Database
    Ji-Won Choi, Yeon-Kyeong Nam, Jung-Han Lee, Hyeon-Jun Woo
    Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation.2021; 31(4): 75.     CrossRef
  • Factors Related to Utilization of Smoking Cessation Support Service among Attempters for Quitting Smoking
    Hyun-Woo Kim
    Journal of Health Informatics and Statistics.2020; 45(4): 349.     CrossRef
  • Factors Affecting Sleep Disturbances in Hospitalized Patients with Colorectal Cancer undergoing Chemotherapy: A Retrospective Study
    Jihyeon Song, Smi Choi-kwon
    Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2019; 31(1): 100.     CrossRef
  • Factors associated with the satisfaction of smoking cessation programs in clinics among Korean military personnel: An application of Transtheoretical model
    Eunjoo Kwon, Eun-Hee Nah
    Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion.2019; 36(5): 1.     CrossRef
  • A Longitudinal Path Analysis of Symptom, Fatigue and Quality of life in Patients with Colorectal Cancer during Chemotherapy
    Eun Hee Kim, Soon Rim Suh
    Journal of Health Informatics and Statistics.2018; 43(3): 200.     CrossRef
  • The Effect of Visual Information Blocking Nursing Intervention on Stress and Anxiety during Chemoport Insertion in Adult Cancer Patients of Operation Rooms
    Mimi Lee, Wanju Park
    Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2018; 30(2): 194.     CrossRef
  • The study on developing the self care tool for the elderly cancer patient undergoing hemotherapy : Focusing on the effect of Health Monitoring Diary
    Yeon Ok Lim, Yojin Kim, Hyunsook Yoon, Dae Young Zang, Dae Ro Choi, Kyoungwon Choi
    Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion.2018; 35(2): 73.     CrossRef
  • Effects of Telephone Counseling Support on Distress, Anxiety, Depression, and Adverse Events in Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
    Oh Nam Ok, Min Sun Nam, Mi Sun Yi, Seon Mi Cho, Eun Ji Kim, Yun Hee Ham, In Gak Kwon
    Asian Oncology Nursing.2017; 17(1): 37.     CrossRef
  • Discomfort related to Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Cancer Patient
    Misun Yi, Im-Ryung Kim, Eun-Kyung Choi, Seyoung Lee, Mikyong Kwak, Juhee Cho, Jin Seok Ahn, In Gak Kwon
    Asian Oncology Nursing.2017; 17(4): 229.     CrossRef
  • A prospective exploration of symptom burden clusters in women with breast cancer during chemotherapy treatment
    Maria Browall, Yvonne Brandberg, Salmir Nasic, Per Rydberg, Jonas Bergh, Andreas Rydén, Hanjing Xie, Irene Eriksson, Yvonne Wengström
    Supportive Care in Cancer.2017; 25(5): 1423.     CrossRef
  • Quality of life changes during adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with colon cancer
    Seo Hee Lee, Taek-Gu Lee, Moo Jun Baek, Jang Jin Kim, Sung-Su Park, Sang-Jeon Lee
    Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology.2016; 12(1): 60.     CrossRef
  • Symptom clusters of ovarian cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and their emotional status and quality of life
    Kyung-Hye Hwang, Ok-Hee Cho, Yang-Sook Yoo
    European Journal of Oncology Nursing.2016; 21: 215.     CrossRef
  • Factors Influencing Quality of Life during Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer Patients in South Korea
    Yongae Baek, Myungsun Yi
    Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2015; 45(4): 604.     CrossRef
  • Factors Influencing the quality of life in thyroid cancer patients after thyroidectomy
    Jeong-Sook Jeong, In-Sook Kim, Eun-Seon Lee
    Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society.2015; 16(8): 5442.     CrossRef
  • Changes of Symptom Distress and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Adjuvant Therapy
    Jin-Hee Park, Sun Hyoung Bae, Young-Mi Jung
    Asian Oncology Nursing.2015; 15(2): 67.     CrossRef
  • Impact of Bowel Function, Anxiety and Depression on Quality of Life in Patients with Sphincter-preserving Resection for Rectal Cancer
    Hyun Jun Kwoun, Yun Hee Shin
    Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2015; 45(5): 733.     CrossRef
  • The Effects of a Smoking Cessation Program on Stress and Emotional Status of the Korean Male Office Workers
    Mi-Young Yang, Kyung-Min Ahn, Aeree Sohn
    Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society.2013; 14(12): 6364.     CrossRef
  • Anxiety, Depression and Uncertainty in Cancer Patients Participating in Clinical Trial of Anticancer Drugs
    Haejin Kim, Myungsun Yi
    Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2013; 25(1): 53.     CrossRef
  • Effects of Foot Massage and Supportive Communication by Hospice Volunteers on Depression, Anxiety, and Mood of Cancer Patients Who Undergo Intravenous Chemotherapy at Out-patient Department
    Hea Kung Hur, Hee Young Song
    The Korean Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care.2010; 13(4): 232.     CrossRef
  • 188 View
  • 1 Download
  • 23 Crossref
Close layer

J Korean Acad Nurs : Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Close layer
TOP