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Volume 3
Journal of Nursing Research and Practice
Nursing & Immunology 2019
March 11-12, 2019
Neonatology, Pediatric Nursing and Nursing
Immunology
March 11-12, 2019 London, UK
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Defining quality of life across the cancer continuum
Bernat-Carles Serdà I Ferrer
1
, Arantza delValle
1
and Montserrat Grau
2
1
University of Girona, Spain
2
University of Barcelona, Spain
Introduction:
The QoL paradigm is multidimensional, dynamic and modular, and its definition differs across the cancer continuum.
The challenge in the interpretation of QoL data in clinical research is that QoL is influenced by psychological phenomena such as
adaptation to illness.
Purpose:
This research aims to obtain a valid and sensitive assessment of QoL change over the cancer continuum, and to evaluate a
rehabilitation programme aimed at inverting the observed decrease in QoL when patients return to daily living activities.
Design:
The sample comprised 66 men. Patients were first assessed to establish a baseline (P1-diagnosis). This was followed by a post-
test (P2-discharge) and a then-test measurement (P3-retrospective evaluation) and after returning home patients were randomized in
experimental and control groups. The experimental group attended a rehabilitation programme over 24 weeks (P4).
Results:
The results show that from baseline to post-test, QoL decreased significantly. The recalibration then-test confirmed a low
QoL in all periods evaluated. Significant differences between the experimental and control groups proves the positive effect of the
Exercise Rehabilitation Programme (ERP) on QoL.
Conclusions:
Understanding the real dynamic of QoL over time would help to adapt rehabilitation programmes by improving
sensitivity and efficacy and provide professionals with a more accurate perception of the impact of treatment and side effects on
patients’ QoL. Our results underline the importance of changing the approach adopted by health professionals towards one of
proactive management on patients’ QoL until their complete recovery in daily life.
Biography
Bernat-Carles Serdà is a teacher and researcher in the Health Sciences Faculty, (University of Girona, Spain). His research focuses on Quality of Life and chronic
malignancies. Nowadays is supervising several thesis using mixing methods in this research field. He has achieved several predoctoral and post-doctoral grants
for international academic stays.
bernat.serda@udg.eduBernat-Carles Serdà I Ferrer et al., J Nursing Research and Practice, Volume 3
DOI: 10.4172/2632-251X-C1-002