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Revista de Enfermagem Referência
versión impresa ISSN 0874-0283versión On-line ISSN 2182-2883
Resumen
TEIXEIRA, Joana; PRATA, Ana Paula y COUTO, Germano. Quality of life of prostate cancer patients: A nursing care model. Rev. Enf. Ref. [online]. 2023, vol.serVI, n.2, e22086. Epub 08-Nov-2023. ISSN 0874-0283. https://doi.org/10.12707/rvi22086.
Background:
Cancer constitutes a dramatic life experience, disrupting homeostasis. With population aging and prolonged survival in cancer patients, it is essential to increase their quality of life.
Objective:
To develop and implement a nursing follow-up model focused on the vulnerabilities of patients with prostate cancer in order to improve their quality of life.
Methodology:
A pilot study was conducted on six patients with prostate cancer. Data were collected through the application of the QLQ-INFO25 and HADS and interviews in the outpatient consultation of a private hospital.
Results:
Changes in the dimensions of health-related quality of life. Implementing the follow-up model revealed that "health education, self-confidence, and attitude" are essential aspects of the nurses' work with these patients. Working on patients' vulnerabilities improved their quality of life.
Conclusion:
The model benefits health promotion, well-being, complication prevention, and increased satisfaction. The team's individualized work improves these patients' quality of life.
Palabras clave : quality of life; prostatic neoplasms; nursing; health promotion; patient satisfaction.