EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ON QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS WITH CANCER UNDER ORAL CHEMOTHERAPY

Abstract

ABSTRACT Cancer is a chronic fatal disease that requires comprehensive therapy. Oral chemotherapy is a major treatment modality for cancer that can have a substantial impact on patients' physical function and quality of life. Oral chemotherapy act systemically as parental route that may result in several side effects, the collateral effects of theses adverse effects exert a negative influence on patients' quality of life. These patients needs range from information about oral chemotherapy safe handling and adherence to its physical, psychological, social, spiritual and religious problems management. Aim: The present study aimed to assess the effect of an educational program on quality of life for patients with cancer under oral chemotherapy through: 1) Assessing the patient needs.2) Planning and implementing patient educational program based on patient's needs assessment focusing on quality of life aspects.3) Evaluate the effect of the educational program on the patient quality of life dimensions.