QUALITY OF LIFE (QOL) AMONG CANCER PATIENTS WITH ORAL MUCOSITIS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
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Oral mucositis is a common and distressing side effect experienced by cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the quality of life (QOL) among cancer patients with oral mucositis. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted to collect data on the physical, emotional, and social aspects of QOL. The study sample consisted of cancer patients diagnosed with oral mucositis from various oncology centers. Descriptive statistics and inferential analysis were used to analyze the data. The study findings provide insights into the impact of oral mucositis on the QOL of cancer patients, highlighting the need for supportive care interventions to alleviate the burden of this condition.
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Shawaal Mousa Ghathith Alanazi
Nursing, Alnadwah primary health center
Salwa Salem alanazi
Nursing, Alnadwah primary health center
Maryam bakheet sayah alanazi
Technician nursing, Alnadwah primary health center
Dalal Matar Alshammari
Nursing specialist, Alnadwah primary health
Asma Mosa Alenazi
Nursing technician, Nadwa Health Center
Fatima Ibrahim Beshi
Nursing quality, King Salman Hospital