| Quality of Life and Perceived Educational Needs among Older Cancer Survivors. | |
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PMID: 21986919 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate perceived educational needs regarding nutrition and exercise in older cancer survivors. One hundred ninety survivors, age 70.7 (7.5), completed a Survey of Needs developed from the City of Hope Quality of Life model. Fifty percent reported distress related to poor appetite, 60% reported distress related to weight change, 64% reported distress related to balance/walking/mobility difficulty, and 79% reported distress related to fatigue. Weight change, poor appetite, balance/walking/mobility difficulty, and fatigue were significantly associated with distress related to (a) managing household activities, (b) caring for family, (c) maintaining a sense of well-being, (d) coping with grief and loss, and (e) managing stress. Despite distress associated with weight change, poor appetite, mobility difficulty, and fatigue, respondents did not recognize a need for education regarding nutrition and exercise. Findings suggest that evaluating older survivors' perceptions of needs may be necessary prior to designing interventions for care. |
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Authors:
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Maura C Schlairet; Melissa J Benton |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-10-11 |
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Title: Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education Volume: - ISSN: 1543-0154 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Oct |
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Created Date: 2011-10-11 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8610343 Medline TA: J Cancer Educ Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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College of Nursing, Valdosta State University, 1500 N. Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA, 31698, USA, mcschlai@valdosta.edu. |
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