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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2015.13.4.271

Factors Influencing on Quality of Life in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis: Convergence on the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms  

Kim, Ji-Suk (Dept. of Nursing, University of Ui-duk)
Seo, Young-Sook (Dept. of Nursing, University of Dong-guk)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.13, no.4, 2015 , pp. 271-281 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore convergence on the theory of unpleasant symptom, and factors affecting quality of life of liver cirrhosis patients. A total of 198 liver cirrhosis patients were recruited symptom experiences, physiologic factors, psychological factors, situational factors, and quality of life. Data were collected from March, to May, 2014 and analyzed using one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlations, multiple regressions analysis with PASW (SPSS) 21.0. Variables such as duration of liver cirrhosis(${\beta}=.19$, p<.001), symptom experiences(${\beta}=.19$, p=.032), physical(${\beta}=.15$, p=.008), psychological(${\beta}=.39$, p<.001) and situational factors(${\beta}=.32$, p<.001) explained 51.8% of variance in quality of life(F=15.57, p<.001). The symptom experiences, physiological, psychological and situational factors should be considered for caring liver cirrhosis patients. Symptoms of postmyocardial infarction (post-MI) patients at risk for progression to heart.
Keywords
Liver cirrhosis; Symptoms; Nursing theory; Quality of life; Convergence;
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