Effects of Inner Strength and Quality of Self Management on Survivors of Cancer Among Cancer Patients in Oncology OPD at SRM Hospital, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, Chennai.

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to self-management strategies of patients with advanced cancer and associated experiences and personal characteristics. Also, to summaries attitudes of relatives and healthcare professionals towards patient self-management.

Design: A Quasi Experimental Pre-test Post-test Control Group Design.

Participants: Subjects diagnosed with Cancer survivors between 25-60.

Setting: SRM Hospital Oncology OPD.  (Week-0) A total of 100 participants were randomized in to Experimental group (n=50)  and Control group (n=50).1^st week –Pre-test measurement and demographic variables and clinical characteristics and Inner strength questionnaire (ISQ),Quality of life functional assessment of cancer therapy and Self management-  were taken for all participants

Intervention given Experimental group were assessed maintain emotional well being for cancer patients .Control group assessed with routine care and treatment. 12th week – Post-test measurement  given as per pre-test

Outcome Measures- Inner strength questionnaire (ISQ),Quality of life for functional assessment of cancer therapy-spirituality well being (FACT-SP), Self management-Patient activation measure (PAM) given.

Results: Experimental group had shown significant improvement compared to Control group. Scales score were all increased apparently in the Experimental group (P<0.001) compared to Control group.

Conclusion: Present study suggests that self-management interventions are recommended for cancer patients as they can help individuals identify and manage these continuing symptoms.