Quality of Life of Patients After Bladder Cancer Surgery: A 1-year Prospective Study

Authors : Hülya Bulut, Sevil Güler, Sevilay Erden, Nevra Kalkan, Emine Aydin Turan, Sevim Inal

Pages : 288-298

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Publication Date : 2023-12-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: Bladder cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases and significantly impacts the quality of life of patients. This prospective descriptive study aims to assess the 1-year quality of life in patients who underwent bladder cancer surgery. Methods: The study included twenty-eight patients who had received a first-time diagnosis of bladder cancer and had undergone surgery in the Urology Clinic of a university hospital. Data were collected using the Patient Information Form, Post-Discharge Problems Evaluation Form, and the EORTC QLQ-C30 during the preoperative period and at the 1st, 6th, 9th, and 12th months after discharge. Results: The mean scores on the EORTC QLQ-C30 functional scales were 89.9±11.5 (1st month) and 93.3±7.6 (12th month), those on the symptom scales were 10.4±10.2 (1st month) and 2±4.1 (12th month), and those on the global health status/QoL were 65.5±20.4 (1st month) and 76.8±10.5 (end of the 12th month) (p<.005). These findings reflect an improvement in quality of life over time. In the first month, patients experienced pain, fatigue, anorexia, and urinary incontinence problems. Conclusions and Suggestions: The quality of life of patients who underwent bladder cancer surgery improved over time. The one-year follow-up period for patients’ problems serves as a guide for developing patient-specific care plans and support for enhancing their quality of life.
Keywords : Keywords Bladder cancer, Quality of life, Post discharge problems, Nursing, Prospective study

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