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Integrasi Perawatan Paliatif kedalam Penatalaksanaan Kanker Terpadu: Tantangan dan Kesempatan -, Maria; -, Witjaksono
Indonesian Journal of Cancer Vol 2, No 3 (2008): Jul - Sep 2008
Publisher : "Dharmais" Cancer Center Hospital

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"Mengurangi penderitaan adalah menjadi hal yang sangat penting dalam setiap layanan kesehatan ketika usaha untuk mencapai kesembuhan tidak lagi memungkinkan. Oleh karena itu, setiap tenaga kesehatan memiliki tanggung jawab untuk menyediakannya bila indikasi ditemukan"Integrasi perawatan paliatif ke dalam penatalaksanaan kanker terpadu telah lama dianjurkan seiring dengan terus meningkatnya jumlah pasien kanker sampai beberapa dekade mendatang sebagai akibat dari meningkatnya harapan hidup manusia. Pada saat pengobatan kuratif belum mampu memberikan kesembuhan yang diharapakan dan tersedia di seluruh wilayah dan usaha preventif baik primer maupun sekunder belum terlaksana dengan baik sehingga sebagian besar pasien ditemukan dalam stadium lanjut, perawatan paliatif sudah semestinya menjadi satu satunya layanan fragmatis dan jawaban yang manusiawi bagi mereka yang menderita akibat penyakit kanker. Walaupun perawatan paliatif merupakan layanan yang sudah terbukti secara ilmiah bermanfaat, efektif dan relatif murah, pada kenyataanya masih diabaikan dan dipandang sebagai usaha yang paling akhir dalam perjalanan penatalaksanaan kanker. Usaha dan sumber yang lebih besar masih sangat diperlukan agar perawatan paliatif dapat diterima, dan berkembang baik secara kuantitas maupun kualitas sehingga mampu menjadi bagian yang mampu mendukung program penatalaksanaan kanker yang efektif dan efisien dan menjangkau sebagian besar mereka yang seharusnya mendapat manfaat dari layanan ini.Tulisan ini membahas tantangan yang dihadapi dan kesempatan yang tersedia untuk mengintegrasikan perawatan paliatif ke dalam program penatalaksanaan kanker terpadu di Indonesia dan peran berbagai pihak dalam membangun dan mengembangkan perawatan paliatif.Kata kunci: perawatan paliatif, penanggulangan kanker, tantangan dan kesempatan
Quality of Life Assessment in Palliative Stage Cancer Patients -, Maria; -, Witjaksono
Indonesian Journal of Cancer Vol 1, No 2 (2007): Apr - Jun 2007
Publisher : "Dharmais" Cancer Center Hospital

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Indicators of success in oncology traditionally include cure, survival, and tumor response. In advanced stage however, Quality of life (QOL) has become an important outcomes.2012 Despite the broad use of the term QOL, it is difficult precisely define.1012 It is multidimensional, dynamic and subjective concept.3510 The numerous questionnaire for QOL measurement lead to a challenge for its application.12 Most of QOL instrument include physical symptoms, functioning, psychological and social well-being.12 In advanced stage existential, meaning, fulfillment, purpose and grief become more prominent.1112 Besides the contain of the questionnaire, validity and reliability need to be considered in deciding which instrument will be applied.12This paper discusses the definition of QOL, the purpose of measuring QOL, various QOL instruments, the McGill Quality of Life Questionnaire as a measure suggested in clinical practice and the reasons for its application.Key words; Quality of Life, Palliative, Cancer Patients
Quality of Life Assessment in Palliative Stage Cancer Patients -, Maria; -, Witjaksono
Indonesian Journal of Cancer Vol 1, No 2 (2007): Apr - Jun 2007
Publisher : National Cancer Center - Dharmais Cancer Hospital

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Indicators of success in oncology traditionally include cure, survival, and tumor response. In advanced stage however, Quality of life (QOL) has become an important outcomes.20'12 Despite the broad use of the term QOL, it is difficult precisely define.10'12 It is multidimensional, dynamic and subjective concept.3'5'10 The numerous questionnaire for QOL measurement lead to a challenge for its application.12 Most of QOL instrument include physical symptoms, functioning, psychological and social well-being.12 In advanced stage existential, meaning, fulfillment, purpose and grief become more prominent.11'12 Besides the contain of the questionnaire, validity and reliability need to be considered in deciding which instrument will be applied.12This paper discusses the definition of QOL, the purpose of measuring QOL, various QOL instruments, the McGill Quality of Life Questionnaire as a measure suggested in clinical practice and the reasons for its application.Key words; Quality of Life, Palliative, Cancer Patients