Abstract
References
- [1] Rasnick D. The Choromosomal Imbalance Theory of Cancer: The Autocatalyzed Progression of Auneuploidy is Carcinogenesis. 1th ed. Boca Raton: CRC Press; 2011.
The Evaluation of Relationship Between Malnutrition, Quality of Life and Depression in Cancer Patients Treated with Chemotherapy
Abstract
Objective: The main aim of the study was to evaluate relationship between
malnutrition and quality of life in gastrointestinal (GIS) and non-gastrointestinal (non-
GIS) cancer patients treated with chemotherapy.
Methods: This study was carried out from March to October 2015. 104 cancer
patients (52 GIS and 52 non-GIS cancer cases) participated in the study. The
patients aged between 19-64 years-old and treated in a medical oncology clinic. The
general characteristics and disease information of the patients were recorded in a
questionnaire form. Nutritional status, quality of life, anxiety and depression status
were assessed using “Patient Generated-Subjective Global Assessment” (PG-SGA),
“European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life
Questionnaire” (EORTC QLQ-C30) and “Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale”
(HADS), respectively.
Results: The percentages of malnutrition were found 64.6% and 64.3% in male,
and 61.9% and 45.8% in female patients with GİS and non-GİS cancer, respectively.
There was negative moderate and significant correlation between PG-SGA score
and EORTC QLQ-C30 score (r=-.424, p=0.000). There was positive moderate and
significant correlation between PG-SGA score and anxiety score (r=.489, p=0.000)
and depression score (r=.514, p=0.000).
Conclusion: The nutritional status, quality of life, anxiety and depression level of
each patient diagnosed with cancer should be evaluated comprehensive by using
appropriate scales. The obtained data will guide the best nutritional therapy and
psychological support.
Keywords
References
- [1] Rasnick D. The Choromosomal Imbalance Theory of Cancer: The Autocatalyzed Progression of Auneuploidy is Carcinogenesis. 1th ed. Boca Raton: CRC Press; 2011.
Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Journal Section | Articles |
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| Publication Date | December 28, 2018 |
| Submission Date | November 12, 2017 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 8 Issue: 4 |
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