Changes in Spirituality and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy

被引：9
作者：
Samuelson, Bethany T. [1 ]
Fromme, Erik K. [2 ]
Thomas, Charles R., Jr. [2 ]
机构：
[1] Oregon Hlth & Sci Univ, Sch Med, Portland, OR 97201 USA
[2] Oregon Hlth & Sci Univ, Knight Canc Inst, Portland, OR 97201 USA
来源：
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE | 2012年 / 29卷 / 06期
关键词：
spirituality; spiritual well-being; cancer; palliative care; quality of life; radiation therapy; BREAST-CANCER; WOMEN; END; SATISFACTION; ADJUSTMENT; DEPRESSION;
D O I：
10.1177/1049909111428607
中图分类号：
R19 [保健组织与事业（卫生事业管理）];
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摘要：
Purpose: Investigations into the role of spirituality in cancer confirm the association of good spiritual well-being with many positive outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate potential changes in spirituality over the course of radiation therapy (RT). Patients and Materials: The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual questionnaire measuring spiritual well-being and quality of life (QOL) was administered to adult patients undergoing RT. Scores were compared using student t tests and chi-square analysis. Results: Despite statistically significant declines in QOL measures such as physical well-being (P < .001) and overall well-being (P < .001), no significant changes were noted in spirituality for all comers. A significant increase in the Sp-12 spirituality measure (P = .001) was noted in patients with breast cancer, independent of age, gender, and purpose of treatment. Sp-12 scores were positively correlated with overall QOL scores (P < .001).
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