Quality Of Life In Women With Ovarian Cancer

    Authors

    M. Ersek; B. R. Ferrell; K. H. Dow;C. H. Melancon

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    West. J. Nurs. Res.

    Keywords

    MARROW TRANSPLANT SURVIVORS; OF-LIFE; GYNECOLOGIC CANCER; ONCOLOGY; PAIN; Nursing

    Abstract

    Despite growing interest in quality of life (QOL) ar an important variable in nursing and health care, little research focuses on QOL in women with ovarian cancer (OVCA). The purpose of this study war to examine QOL in OVCA survivors. The convenience sample consisted of 152 women in all disease stages. Quantitative data were collected using the QOL-Cancer Survivors tool and a demographic sheet. Qualitative data were collected by asking participants to write their definitions and experiences of QOL since their diagnosis. Reliability and validity of all data and findings were established. Findings reveal that QOL is moderately high for this group of cancer survivors, despite some specific negative facets of the illness and treatment experience. Qualitative analysis elaborates the four domains of Ferrell's QOL model: physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being. Qualitative data also reflect the complexity of the cancer experience.

    Journal Title

    Western Journal of Nursing Research

    Volume

    19

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-1997

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    334

    Last Page

    350

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:A1997XD72500005

    ISSN

    0193-9459

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