Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)

Korean Society of Adult Nursing (한국성인간호학회)
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Differences in Body Mass Index, Anxiety, Depression, and Fatigue by Physical Activities in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

항암화학요법을 받고 있는 암 환자의 신체활동변화에 따른 체질량지수, 불안, 우울 및 피로

  • 서남숙 (동신대학교 한의과대학 간호학과) ;
  • 김세자 (광주대학교 보건복지교육대학 간호학과)
  • Received : 2011.03.02
  • Accepted : 2011.08.17
  • Published : 2011.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to examine the level of physical activities at time points of pre-illness and current treatment, and the differences in body mass index (BMI), anxiety, depression and fatigue according to their physical activity in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: The survey was used with 126 cancer patients undergoing daily chemotherapy at injection room, cancer clinic of C University Hospital in G city. Data were collected from June to September, 2009 using a structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, chi-square, Fisher's exact test and t-test using SPSS/WIN15.0. Results: The significant increase in physical activity was reported from pre-illness to the time in treatment (${\chi}^2$=69.027, p<.001). The anxiety level of the group with increased physical activity was significantly lower than those who did not (t=-2.218, p =.028). There were no significant differences in BMI, depression, and fatigue according to physical activity. Conclusion: The level of physical activity was significantly associated with the anxiety level of the cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Cancer patients should been encouraged regular physical activity during chemotherapy treatment. And an appropriative nursing intervention should be established in order to motivate cancer patients to increase physical activity.

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