Perception of Oncology Patients toward the Quality of Life and Rehabilitation: Perception of Oncology Patients

Komal  Jamil; Syeda Rida  Baqir; Sharjeel  Tasneem Chaudhary; Khadijatul Ain Sandeela; Rasheed   Iqbal; Shafaq  Aslam

doi:10.54393/tt.v4i02.139

Authors

Komal Jamil Bahria University Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
Syeda Rida Baqir Bahria University Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
Sharjeel Tasneem Chaudhary Bahria University Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
Khadijatul Ain Sandeela Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isra University Karachi, Pakistan
Rasheed Iqbal Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
Shafaq Aslam Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/tt.v4i02.139

Keywords:

Cancer, Physical Therapy, Cancer Survivors, Exercises and Physical Activity

Abstract

Cancer is a worldwide pandemic disease 1 in 8 deaths is due to cancer globally. The major parameter used for the evaluation of cancer treatment is quality of life. Objective: To find out the perception of oncology patients towards the quality of life and rehabilitation. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional survey conducted in two tertiary care hospitals and one medical center in Karachi. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used for sampling. Ethical approval was prior obtained from Parent Institute. Data were analyzed by SPSS version-23.0. Result: A total of 255 survey forms were filled out by oncology patients. Mostly158 (62.0%) patients lie between the ages of 20-49 years. There were 117 (45.9%) males and 138 (54.1%) females. Change in quality of life with time related to post-diagnosis. Those who were diagnosed < 5 years rated mean overall physical health as 5.46 ± 1.7, > 10 years rated 4.39 ± 1.8, and 5-10 years rated 4.22 ± 1.5. Satisfaction of patients regarding physical therapy sessions <5 years of post-diagnosed responded mean satisfaction level was 7.33 ± 2.494, 5.00 ± 1.633 of >10 years patients, and 6.08 ± 1.714 of 5 to 10 years post diagnosed patients. Improvement in QOL after physical therapy sessions <5 years diagnosed patients responded mean QOL as 7.39 ± 2.367, >10 years of patients responded 5.70 ± 2.032, and 5 to 10 years patients responded 6.45 ± 1.670. Conclusions: This study concluded that the perception of oncology patients regarding rehabilitation to maintain their quality of life is significant.

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