Journal of Telenursing (JOTING)
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): Journal of Telenursing (JOTING)

Dukungan Keluarga dan Kualitas Hidup Pasien Kanker

Vina Noviani (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)
Edwina Rugaiah Monayo (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)
Sri Yulian Hunowu (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to determine the family support and quality of life of cancer patients at the Surgical Oncology Specialist Clinic in Gorontalo City. The method used in this study was quantitative with a descriptive design. The results showed that the majority of respondents received high levels of family support (43 respondents (89.6%). Quality of life on the functional scale was mostly in the good category (37 respondents (77.1%), quality of life on the symptom scale was mostly in the mild category (33 respondents (68.8%), and quality of life on the global scale was mostly in the good category (25 respondents (52.1%). In conclusion, cancer patients at the Surgical Oncology Specialist Clinic in Gorontalo City generally have high levels of family support and a relatively good quality of life. Optimal family support needs to be maintained to improve patient well-being during treatment.   Keywords: Family Support, Quality of Life, Cancer Patients

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JOTING

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing

Description

Journal of Telenursing (JOTING) accepts articles in quantitative, qualitative, mixed method approaches related to nursing field, such as pediatric nursing, management of nursing, medical surgical nursing, maternity nursing, psychiatrics nursing, community nursing, emergency nursing, gerontology ...