Impact On Quality Of Life And Support Needs Of L.E.A.R.N.S. Models In Women With Breast Cancer
Project no. 848 · Status: Kapanmış · 2016
Summary
Purpose: This quasi-experimental study was conducted to explore the support needs of L.E.A.R.N.S. model and its impact on women with breast cancer. Material and Methods: The universe of the study was patients with breast cancer who were hospitalized to undergo an operation at one university Hospital between January 3 and November 15, 2017. Study sample consisted of 73 women (37 in experimental, 36 in control group) identified with simple random sampling according to defined criteria. Patients participating in the study were observed for a three-month period. Research data were obtained via personal information form, Self-Support Needs Questionnaire for Women with Breast Cancer and Quality of Life Questionnaire face to face interviews. Data were analyzed by using Pearson chi-square test, Fisher’s Exact, t–test, Mann-Whitney U test, Friedman test, Wilcoxon signed ranks test, Cochran test, McNemar Test and Pearson correlation analysis. Written permits were obtained from the Ethics Committee and Medical Faculty Hospital. Results: Statistically significant differences were found between the experimental and control group means in Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ-BR23) subscales such as body image, sexual functioning, future perspective, systemic therapy side effects, breast symptoms and arm symptoms (p<0.05). A statistically significant difference was found in support needs questionnaire total mean scores for the experimental and control group (p <0.05). Conclusion: According to the findings of the present study, it was found that L.E.A.R.N.S. model based education program had positive impact in meeting the quality of life and support needs of women with breast cancer. Key Words: Breast Cancer, Quality of Life, Support Needs, Patient Education.