Showing 10 results for Cancer
Dr Mahnaz Khatiban, Dr Ali Beykmoradi, Fatemeh Najafi, Dr Ghodratollah Roshanaie, Zahra Pouresmaeil, Dr Alireza Ahmadi,
Volume 10, Issue 0 (9-2013)
Abstract
Background and Objective: The Fatigue related to cancer is one of the common problems of both patients and care-givers. Nowadays, acupressure as a complementary medicine has become more common in patients with cancer for balancing and improving body energy. This study aimed to assess the effect of acupressure on the fatigue of patients with cancer.
Material and Methods: This blinded- randomized clinical trial was conducted on 85 patients with cancer in hematology ward of Beheshti hospital of Hamadan. The subjects were located in three groups of intervention, sham and control. First, the fatigue level was measured by Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) as a baseline. Then, real acupressure in intervention group and unreal acupressure in sham group was performed for 10 days and only routine cares were given in control group. The fatigue amount was measured on the fifth and tenth days. The Data was analyzed by SPSS software version 16, using paired T- test and repeated measurements.
Results: Acupressure was effective on the fatigue of patients with cancer (p<0.001). However, conducting unreal acupressure in sham group was effective as well (p<0.01), but the routine cares in control group was not effective and even in some cases led to increased fatigue.
Conclusion: Acupressure can be used as a complementary therapy to decrease the fatigue in the patients with cancer considering its low cost, safety and simplicity.
Dr Zohreh Vanaki, Pegah Mttoory, Zahra Zare, Dr Valiollah Mehrzad, Mojtaba Dehghan,
Volume 10, Issue 0 (9-2013)
Abstract
Background and Objective: Nausea is the worst, prevalent chemotherapy- induced complication. The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of therapeutic touch plan on chemotherapy- induced nausea in breast cancer women in Isfahan, 2012-2013.
Material and Methods: this quasi-experimental clinical trial was conducted in 2012 -2013 on three groups of intervention, placebo and control. The intervention was the therapeutic touch applying on the breast of the women undergone chemotherapy with the same medicine regiment. The data related to the times of nausea was recorded four times in a day by a checklist and analyzed by SPSS-16, using ANOVA & Kruskal–Wallis.
Results: the Findings showed that the therapeutic touch was significantly effective than control and placebo in reducing the duration of nausea. On the effect of suggestion, the times of nausea were diminished in both intervention and placebo. The onset of nausea was delayed in intervention compared to placebo and control.
Conclusion: owing to the effect on acute chemotherapy- induced nausea, it is recommended that therapeutic touch program be educated and implemented by clinical nurses.
Dr Abdolrahman Charkazi, Dr Arazbordi Ghourchaei, Atena Razzaqnejad,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (4-2013)
Abstract
Background and Objective: Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women worldwide. The objective of the current study was to assess the breast cancer screening behaviors adherence rate and its relation with perceived susceptibility and perceived severity in Gorgan, Iran.
Material and Methods: In a cross sectional study, 300 women referring to two health centers were selected through cluster sampling .Data gathering instrument was a questionnaire including demographic, knowledge and practice questions related to breast cancer screening behaviors. Perceived susceptibility and perceived severity measured by Champion’s Health Belief Model Scale .
Results: The subjects are 18 to 60 years (30.3 ± 7.3). In knowledge part, 88.3% could not answer any question. In practice section, they have breast self examination (33%), clinical breast examination (11.3%) and mammography (5%) in their past history. Four- point -seven percent have high level of susceptibility and 46.7% high level of severity. Higher susceptibility was significantly associated with mammography (p=0.042) performance and not associated with breast self examination and clinical breast examination.
Conclusion: The participant's knowledge about breast cancer screening was inappropriate. Meanwhile, the majority of them have low level of perceived susceptibility. It is a necessity to improve the knowledge and perceived susceptibility for enhancing the breast cancer screening behaviors.
Dr Alireza Mohammadi Arya , Mahdiyeh Pakdaman, Dr Shahnam Abolghasemi, Dr Mansour Rezaee, Dr Tahereh Pashaee, Amaneh Ghareh Tapeh ,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (5-2014)
Abstract
Background and Objective: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. Thus, we aimed to determine the effect of stress inoculation group training on the hope and quality of life in women with breast cancer.
Material and Methods: This experimental study was conducted on 60 randomly selected women in chemotherapy ward of Razi hospital in Rasht, 2011. The instruments were Schneider hope and quality of life (SF-36) questionnaires. Of 60, 30 eligible patients were randomly divided into control group with no training and experimental group with stress inoculation training.
Results: Before intervention, the two groups were matched with demographic variables, hope and quality of life score. The results showed that the stress inoculation group training is effective both on hope and quality of life. Furthermore, the effect of this approach on quality of life was more than hope score (P=0.001).
Conclusion: Stress inoculation group training is highly effective in improving the hope and quality of life in women with breast cancer. To be sure about its permanent effect, further research with follow-up period is needed.
Zahra Nikmanesh, Elham Khagebafgi, Behjat Kalantari,
Volume 15, Issue 2 (7-2018)
Abstract
Introduction: Quality of life is an important issue in chronic diseases, especially in cancer. Considering the religion in quality of life is important. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the role of religious coping in predicting the quality of life dimensions in patients with breast cancer.
Methods: The study was a descriptive- correlation. The study population was the patients with breast cancer referred to the referral medical center of Kerman city in 2015. The sample included 121 patients who were selected by available sampling method. The variables were measured using the religious coping questionnaire and the quality of life questionnaire for breast cancer patients. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and Step-Wise Regression Test.
Results: The results showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between functional dimension with religious activities, benevolent assessment, and active religious activities. The symptoms dimension had an inverse and significant relationship with religious activities. There was also a positive and significant relationship between the general health dimension with religious activities, benevolent assessments and active religious activities. The regression analysis indicated that benevolent assessment was a predictor for functional dimension (Beta=0.26). ReIigious activities were an inverse predictor for symptoms dimension (Beta= - 0. 1 8), and active religious activities were a predictor for general health quality of life (Beta=0.31).
Conclusion: The dimensions of positive religious coping including religious activities, benevolent assessment, active religious activities can improve the quality of life of patients with breast cancer in functional, symptoms and general health dimension.
Keywords: religion, quality of life, breast cancer
Mohsen Adib-Hajbaghery, Fatemeh Maghsoud, Zahra Batooli,
Volume 18, Issue 2 (7-2021)
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Background: Many women become hopeless and are unable to adapt to disease after diagnosis of breast cancer. Social support plays a major role in adaption of patients to cancer. The present systematic review aimed to determine effects of social support programs based on the Roy's adaptation model on patients with breast cancer.
Methods: In the present systematic review, articles published in English that have been indexed in PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases until the end of September 2019 were included. Searches were made using the following keywords: "Social Support", "Roy Model", "Breast Cancer" and their synonyms. The publications were selected through screening, selection, quality evaluation and data extraction. Interventional and qualitative studies were included in the study, which used the Roy’s adaptation model for social support in women with breast cancer or used the model for evaluation the consequences of implementing support programs. Overall, 98 articles published were reviewed. After exclusion of unrelated articles, five articles were included in the analysis.
Results: Of five high-quality articles, three were qualitative and two were interventional. The findings indicated that the implementation of support programs based on the Roy's adaptation model had beneficial effects on patients' adaptive responses, attitudes towards breast cancer, spiritual health, mood and loneliness.
Conclusion: Implementing support programs can positively affect the adaptation of patients with breast cancer. Therefore, social support based on the Roy's adaptation model can be utilized as a non-invasive, non-pharmacological, cost-effective and comprehensive nursing intervention to provide support for patients with breast cancer.
Ogechukwu Emmanuel, Venkatasalu Munikumar, Ani Afiqah Tuah,
Volume 18, Issue 2 (7-2021)
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Background: End of life and palliative care remains less popular and underdeveloped in many countries. Palliative care services have been proven to facilitate preference towards good death. The present study aimed to determine patterns and factors associated with place of death in Brunei Darussalam.
Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in 2016 on all cancer deaths (n=801) recorded on the registry of death records in Brunei Darussalam. Data including sociodemographic characteristics and place of death were extracted from the medical records. Statistical analysis of data was done in SPSS 16 using binary logistic regression analysis at significance level of 0.05.
Results: The overall number of cancer deaths increased from 171 in 2013 to 320 in 2015. The highest number of cancer deaths was recorded among those aged 50-59 (31%), 60-69 (22.6%), and 50-59 years (24.7%) in 2013, 2014, and 2015, respectively. Age and living in Temburong district significantly associated with the place of death (P<0.05).
Conclusion: The location of specialized care settings associated with place of death among cancer patients. Our results may have important implication for development of specialized palliative and supportive care for end of life care.
Azzadin Kamal Mahmod ,
Volume 20, Issue 2 (10-2023)
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Background: Cancer patients can experience different conditions depending on the quality of the treatment they receive. Chemotherapy is one of the most widely used treatments for cancer patients, leading to a wide range of consequences and outcomes. The present study aimed to investigate the lived experiences of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Methods: Using a phenomenological method, this qualitative study was conducted on 13 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Rizgary Teaching Hospital, Erbil, Iraq, from September 2021 to July 2022. The participants were chosen using a purposive sampling method. The required data were collected using in-depth semi-structured interviews. The interviews were started by asking general questions (such as “Could you tell me about your chemotherapy experience?) and then analyzed by the Van Manen method (1990).
Results: The results of data analysis showed that patients described their experience as “regaining hope in life,” which was drawn as the main theme that included 5 subthemes, namely, new lifestyle, new goals for life, optimism, value of life, and re-trust in God.
Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, since the recovery of patients and the effectiveness of treatments are greatly dependent on the patients’ psychological state, their lives improved, they took up new lifestyles and goals in their lives, became more optimistic, understood value of life, and regained their trust in God after they had received chemotherapy. Nurses working in chemotherapy wards are highly recommended to pay more attention to the psychological and spiritual state of cancer patients to promote hope in life among them and help them live normal lives with their families after undergoing chemotherapy
Elaheh Sadeghloo, Asieh Sadat Baniaghil , Gholamreza Roshandel , Maryam Ghelichli , Fatemeh Mehravar , Alireza Firozbakhsh ,
Volume 22, Issue 4 (12-2025)
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Background: Patients with oral and/or laryngeal carcinoma face challenges that can persistently impair their quality of life (QoL) even after treatment. This study aimed to investigate QoL impairment in patients with oral and laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma receiving treatment.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 54 individuals with oral and laryngeal cancer through census sampling in 2022. Patients over 18 years old who had received treatment were included. Individuals experiencing recurrences or relapses and those receiving neoadjuvant therapy were excluded. The list of names and phone numbers of participants was obtained from the database of the Liver and Digestive Research Centre in Golestan Province, Iran. The study utilized the Persian version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire–Head and Neck 35, which the participants completed during phone interviews. Point prevalence (per 100,000) was reported with 95% confidence intervals, and QoL data were summarized as mean ± standard deviation (SD) and median (interquartile range, IQR).
Results: The point prevalence of oral and laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma in Golestan Province was 15.15 per 100,000, with significant variation across counties, ranging from 5.80 to 26.01. The mean QoL score for the participants was 68.20 ± 29.58. Overall, 38.9% of the participants reported normal QoL, while 22.2% and 38.9% reported mild and moderate impairment, respectively. Subdomains related to weight loss and feeling ill showed a severe decline in QoL. Meanwhile, issues such as dry mouth, sticky saliva, social contacts, swallowing, pain, taste/smell, social eating, teeth problems, and speech were associated with moderate QoL impairment.
Conclusion: The findings show that the QoL among individuals with a history of oral and laryngeal cancer was below the threshold. Most participants experienced mild to moderate QoL impairments. These results highlight the need for targeted interventions focused on improving QoL for affected individuals based on their symptoms and signs.
Salem Said Al Touby , Hadis Ashrafizadeh , Mitra Hekmatafshar , Annie Young , Maryam Rassouli ,
Volume 23, Issue 2 (6-2026)
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Substantial inequities in cancer care persist across countries and population groups with lower levels of human development. Although very high- and high-Human Development Index (HDI) settings often report higher cancer incidence and comparatively lower mortality, low- and medium-HDI countries experience lower recorded incidence but disproportionately higher mortality-to-incidence ratios. This pattern reflects delayed diagnosis, restricted access to treatment, workforce shortages, and fragile health systems. This narrative policy paper examines how oncology nurses can contribute to reducing these inequities across the cancer care continuum in low- and medium-HDI settings. Drawing on evidence from nursing practice, health systems research, and cancer control initiatives, we emphasize the roles of oncology nurses in prevention, early detection, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care. Key contributions include health education, community-based screening, patient navigation, symptom management, psychosocial support, and culturally responsive end-of-life care. The paper also discusses innovative and scalable service-delivery models, including task-sharing approaches, nurse-led early detection initiatives, case management, telemedicine, and international capacity-building partnerships. Despite their strategic importance, oncology nurses remain constrained by limited access to specialized education, inadequate policy recognition, workforce shortages, burnout, and insufficient locally generated evidence. Addressing these barriers requires sustained investment in oncology nursing education, leadership development, research capacity, and supportive health policies. Strengthening oncology nursing is therefore a practical and potentially high-impact strategy for expanding access to care, improving service continuity, and advancing cancer care equity in resource-constrained settings.
