Jurnal Keperawatan
Vol. 14 No. 01 (2023): January

Relationship between family support and quality of life of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at Santa Elisabeth Hospital

Lubis, Ronauli Agustina (Unknown)
Sinurat, Samfriati (Unknown)
Perangin-Angin, Indra Hizkia (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jan 2023

Abstract

Introduction: The decline in the quality of life of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy causes suffering, and the suffering experienced by chemotherapy can be a decrease in the ability to think, remember and concentrate. Generally, breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy will experience anxiety and fear of the possibility of death, and in the end, they lose their autonomy, reduce self-esteem, and lose hope, indicating that there is no meaning in life. Therefore, people with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy need strong companions from the surrounding environment, especially their family support through supportive attitudes, actions, and acceptance, and are always ready to provide help and assistance. Objectives:   To determine the relationship between family support and quality of life of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Methods:  This study was a non-experimental - a correlational research design with a Cross-Sectional approach. Results: The results of the study conducted by the researcher showed that the presence of family support could improve the patient's quality of life. Conclusions: The quality of life of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy is getting more optimal. Researchers hope to improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy by providing positive support such as sincere care and affection, the motivation that builds the patient's spirit.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

keperawatan

Publisher

Subject

Nursing

Description

Jurnal Keperawatan is a peer-reviewed journal published by School of Nursing at the Faculty of Health Science, University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM), which is focusing on several issues in nursing field. The first volume was published on 2010, and it is published twice a year, issued on January ...