The Effect of Psycho Educational Nursing Program on Coping and Quality of Life of Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing-Beni seuief University

2 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing-Cairo University

3 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing-el-menofya University

4 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing- Benha University

Abstract

Although Treatment of cancer can cause social, intellectual, emotional, developmental, and
financial stress. This stress effects on patients quality of life dimensions with negative ways and also
effects on their coping styles. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of psychoeducational nursing program on coping and quality of life among patients undergoing
chemotherapy. A quasi experimental research design was utilized in this study. A sample of
convenience of fifty patients undergoing chemotherapy was recruited for this study. Data were
collected by using, Semi-structure interview schedule, Adaptive Coping Strategies Questionnaire
and Quality of life index. Finding of this study revealed that, statistically significant differences
were found between Quality of life at post interview than pre. To conclude, psycho-educational
program have useful effect in Improving Quality of life and coping of patients undergoing
chemotherapy. Educational program should be developed to support cancer patients emotionally,
financially and family relation to minimize patient stress.

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 8, Issue 3
September 2017
Pages 261-275

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