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http://dx.doi.org/10.7314/APJCP.2014.15.17.7153

Symptoms and Symptom Clusters in Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma Patients in Turkey  

Bolukbas, Ferdag (Gazi University Institute of Health Sciences)
Kutluturkan, Sevinc (Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University)
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Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention / v.15, no.17, 2014 , pp. 7153-7158 More about this Journal
Abstract
Background: Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) patients demonstrate multiple symptoms in diagnosis and treatment processes. This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to determine the symptoms and symptom clusters in such patients receiving chemotherapy. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out on a total of 110 inpatients and outpatients receiving treatment in 7 hospitals in Ankara, Turkey. A questionnaire form and the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale (MSAS) were applied. Percentages, means, t test, one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and cluster analysis were used for statistical analyses. Results: The most prevalent symptoms in this study were lack of energy, hair loss and change in the way food tastes. The most severe symptoms were hair loss, change in the way food tastes and constipation. The top three most distressing symptoms were taste change, constipation and mouth sores. Seven symptom clusters were determined in this study. Conclusions: Findings of the study will provide an understanding of symptom experiences of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients receiving chemotherapy and will guide determining appropriate nursing interventions. Receiving care of desired quality will contribute to increasing quality of life of affected individuals.
Keywords
Non Hodgkin's lymphoma; symptom clusters; treatment; memorial symptom assessment scale;
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