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Journal : Community Empowerment

Optimizing nutritional education to improve quality of life in cancer patients Sukartini, Tintin; Zamroni, Asroful Hulam; Marina, Navy Sealsi Adinda Prisca; Syahri, Alfi; Ismail, Fachril; Tadi, Tadi; Qothrunnadaa, Azka; Tisel, Yulmira Maria; Tabik, Albertina Dete; Dorman, Johanes Eban B.; Damayanti, Elvi Kurnia
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 7 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.13077

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Cancer remains a major contributor to morbidity and mortality globally. The disease itself and its treatments often lead to significant challenges that negatively impact patients' quality of life. The objective of this community service initiative was to enhance the knowledge and understanding of cancer patients regarding their nutritional needs through a focused educational program. The method employed was a health education approach that included demonstrations. The activity involved 30 cancer patients, all over 18 years of age, who were undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy. The results showed a significant improvement in the participants' quality of life, specifically in their knowledge and understanding of nutrition. The pre-intervention score of 50% increased to 87.3% post-intervention, representing a 37.3% improvement. This demonstrates that the application of education on nutritional management can effectively improve patients' nutritional status. A good nutritional status is expected to enhance the overall quality of life for cancer patients undergoing medical treatment, as they are better equipped to implement nutritional management strategies in line with their health conditions and medical recommendations.
Co-Authors A. Abdullah, Nasruddin Abu Bakar Akbar, Dian Rahmadin Alma Dinisa, Atsir Amalia Harmin Ananda, Ridha Faiz Angraini Angraini Ardiansah, Ardiansah Arista, Meli Nor Aruan, Iren Angelia Azahar, Ridho Bagio Kadaryanto, Bagio Basri, Mhd. Damayanti, Elvi Kurnia Desi Susilawati, Desi Dorman, Johanes Eban B. Dua, Yohana Hendrika Dwisari, Pulung Effendi, Intan Indriani Effi, Maria Carmelinda Olgita Atu Eti Rahmawati Fahrudin, Panggih Fazri Amir Febi Nur Salisah Fiki Muhammad Ridho Firman Noor Hasan Fitria, Mawaddah Gurusinga, Mona Fitri Hakim Zulkarnain Hamdani Umar Harahap, Muhammad Riduan Harigustian, Yayang Hasymi, Yusran Hayati, Erlina Ika Yuni Widyawati Indah, Nurliyah Irawati, Fitri Ismail, Fachril Joni Haryanto Jujuk Proboningsih, Jujuk Krisna Rendi Awalludin M. Afdal Maria Hermita Manik Marina, Navy Sealsi Adinda Prisca Marlina, Siti - Megawati - Megawati Sinambela Muhammad Nur Murdiyanti, Dewi Muttakin, Fitriani Nasution, Mutiara Puteri, Amanda Selvia Putra, Komang Ardidhana Nugraha Putri Nabila, Yulisa Qothrunnadaa, Azka Rosaulina, Meta Rotua Sumihar Sitorus Sari, Purwanti Sari, Purwanti Nurfita Sitepu, Stefani Anastasia Siti Marlina Siti Marlina, Siti Soares, Domingos Sriyono Sriyono Sudarmaji, Wikan Purwihantoro Syachputra, Andika Julyanto Tabik, Albertina Dete Tadi, Tadi Tinambunan, Tedty Tintin Sukartini Sukartini, Tintin Sukartini Tisel, Yulmira Maria Ujang Sumarwan Ulfah, Kamailiya Viliana, Chornelia Dina Wahyuni, Erna Dwi Widya, Fadhilah Aliyyah Ximenes, Herminia dos Santos Yourisna Pasambo Yulis Setiya Dewi Zamroni, Asroful Hulam