Quality of life in head and neck cancer survivors： A concept analysis
Quality of life in head and neck cancer survivors： A concept analysis作者机构：MSn Oncological Radiotherapy Department XiangYa Hospital Central South University Changsha China MSnNursing administration department Jingzhou Central Hospital Jingzhou China MD MSn Head Nurse of theOncological Radiotherapy Department XiangYa Hospital Central South University Changsha China
出 版 物：《TMR Integrative Nursing》 (TMR整合护理)
年 卷 期：2018年第2卷第1期
页 面：34-41页
学科分类：10[医学]
主 题：Quality of life Head and neck cancer Survivor Concept analysis
摘 要：Objective： To identify and clarify the existing definitions of quality of life in head and neck cancer survivors. Thisconcept analysis will inform healthcare professionals of promoting nursing care for head and neck cancer survivors andeventually improve their quality of life. Method： Concept analysis based on Walker and Avant’s framework. Results：Quality of life is a subjective and personally derived cognitive evaluation of global well-being by perceiving a feeling ofoverall life satisfaction in his/her own value, happiness, and the independence to manage daily activities and lifeexperience. Three defining attributes for quality of life were identified： a feeling of overall life satisfaction in his/hervalue, global personal well-being, and independence. An improvement of quality of life means an improvement ofclinical outcome. However, the variety of instruments for measuring life quality makes it difficult for healthcareprofessionals to select a standard one for head and neck cancer survivors. Conclusion： By proposing a comprehensivedefinition of the concept, this analysis contributes to the advancement of knowledge about quality of life in the context ofhead and neck cancer survivorship. Through a sound understanding of the phenomenon, healthcare professions willrecognize or measure head and neck cancer survivors’ life conditions in a more accurate way and to implementintervention where necessary, eventually, improve patients’ life quality in survivorship.
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