Subjective sleep quality of cancer patients
Journal of B.U.ON., cilt.15, sa.4, ss.708-714, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 15 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2010
- Dergi Adı: Journal of B.U.ON.
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.708-714
- Anahtar Kelimeler: cancer, nursing, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategy, sleep disturbance
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Purpose: To determine the quality of sleep, to locate the reasons for sleep disturbances and to define strategies overcoming sleep disturbances of cancer patients. Methods: 175 cancer patients were included in this study. Data were collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI); a demographic data form and two open-ended questions on the reasons and coping strategies for sleep disturbances were filled in. Results: The mean sleep quality score was 9.46±4.669. The reasons given by patients for sleep disturbances were mostly cancer diagnosis (61.71%), adverse effects of therapy (58.85%), and financial problems (36.00%). Most patients (83.82%) used no pharmacologic strategies like life-style practices (64.25%), behavioral practices (21.25%), and biologic treatments (4.34%). Total PSQI scores of female patients were significantly higher compared to male patients, indicating poor sleep quality (Z=3.189; p=0.001). There was no statistically significant difference between age, education, illness duration, types of cancer and total PSQI scores (p>0.05). Conclusion: This research implied that cancer patients had poor sleep quality. Healthcare professionals should assess the sleep quality of cancer patients and solve this problem in a holistic perspective in order to provide a supportive environment during the caregiving process. © 2010 Zerbinis Medical Publications.