간동맥화학색전술 치료를 받는 간세포암 환자의 삶의 질 관련요인

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the quality of life (QOL) and its associated factors in hepatocellular carcinomapatients with Transarterial Chemoembolization. Methods: A descriptive correlational study was used, 106 hepatocellularcancer patients participated through convenient sampling. Data were collected by self-report questionniares or face to faceinterviews during the period from June to December in 2014. Satisfaction for pain control, perceived health status,professional support and QOL were measured by Assessment of Patient Satisfaction for Pain Management, HealthSelf-Rating, Relationship Questionnaire, Functional Assessment Cancer Therapy-General. Results: The mean age ofparticipants was 63.7 years and most of them were male (86.8%) and married (84.9%). The mean score of QOL was 67.42. QOL was significantly different by religion. Number of other disease and perceived health status were positively correlatedto QOL. Pain intensity was negatively correlated to QOL. As a result of stepwise multiple regression analysis, perceivedhealth status and religion were explained 41.0% (p<.001) of the variance in QOL. Conclusion: Perceived health statusshould be considered when developing nursing intervention to improve QOL among hepatocellular cancer patients withTransarterial Chemoembolization.