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Symptom Clusters in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Undergoing Surgical Resection: Part II.
Oncology Nursing Forum 2018 July 3
OBJECTIVES: To explore the relationship between 16 symptom clusters (SCs), clinical and demographic influencing factors, and clinical outcomes over time in patients with pancreatic cancer (PC) undergoing surgical resection.
SAMPLE & SETTING: 143 patients with stage II PC undergoing surgical resection were recruited to participate in this longitudinal, exploratory study conducted at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center.
METHODS & VARIABLES: Quality of life was measured preoperatively and at three, six, and nine months postoperatively. Statistical methods included simple linear and Cox proportional hazard regression.
RESULTS: Preoperative pain was significantly associated with the pain-gastrointestinal SC, and preoperative worry was significantly associated with the mood SC. The strongest negative association with emotional well-being across all study time points was found with the preoperative mood SC. The insomnia-digestive problems SC and the nutritional problems SC demonstrated a trend toward poor survival.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Findings provide evidence that preoperative worry and pain are associated with SC severity and that SCs may have a detrimental effect on quality of life and survival in patients with PC undergoing surgical resection.
SAMPLE & SETTING: 143 patients with stage II PC undergoing surgical resection were recruited to participate in this longitudinal, exploratory study conducted at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center.
METHODS & VARIABLES: Quality of life was measured preoperatively and at three, six, and nine months postoperatively. Statistical methods included simple linear and Cox proportional hazard regression.
RESULTS: Preoperative pain was significantly associated with the pain-gastrointestinal SC, and preoperative worry was significantly associated with the mood SC. The strongest negative association with emotional well-being across all study time points was found with the preoperative mood SC. The insomnia-digestive problems SC and the nutritional problems SC demonstrated a trend toward poor survival.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Findings provide evidence that preoperative worry and pain are associated with SC severity and that SCs may have a detrimental effect on quality of life and survival in patients with PC undergoing surgical resection.
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