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Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Education 3/2018

15.10.2016

Learning Needs of Gynecologic Cancer Survivors

verfasst von: Gulcihan Akkuzu, Gonul Kurt, Gulten Guvenc, Gulsah Kok, Sevgi Simsek, Safiye Dogrusoy, Ali Ayhan

Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Education | Ausgabe 3/2018

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Abstract

To define the learning needs of patients with gynecological oncology. The study was performed as a descriptive study. A total of 92 patients were participated. Data were collected using Patient Learning Needs Scale (PLNS). The Pearson correlation test, independent sample t test, and analysis of one-way of variance (ANOVA) followed by Tukey’s-B post hoc tests were used for statistical analyses by the SPSS 15.0 software package. The mean age of women’s was 50.37 ± 12.20 years. The women’s diagnoses were cervical (45.7 %), ovarian (27.2 %), and endometrial (19.6 %) cancers. The most frequently stated learning needs topics were coping with pain (47.8 %), daily living activities (46.2 %), and psychological support (44.6 %). The mean PLNS score of women was 212.56 ± 35.83. The mean subscales scores of PLNS were 34.06 ± 7.29 for medicines, 38.34 ± 6.74 for daily living activities, and 24.68 ± 5.41 for community subscales. Women who graduated from elementary school needed more education than the women with higher education (p < 0.001). Learning needs level of the women are high and related to increase quality of life, medicine usage, complications of treatment, skin problems, pain management, and supportive care. As a healthcare professional, we should plan and develop educational programs in order to adequately inform patients about their learning needs.
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Metadaten
Titel
Learning Needs of Gynecologic Cancer Survivors
verfasst von
Gulcihan Akkuzu
Gonul Kurt
Gulten Guvenc
Gulsah Kok
Sevgi Simsek
Safiye Dogrusoy
Ali Ayhan
Publikationsdatum
15.10.2016
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Cancer Education / Ausgabe 3/2018
Print ISSN: 0885-8195
Elektronische ISSN: 1543-0154
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-016-1118-y

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