The core symptom in multiple myeloma patients undergoing chemotherapy: a network analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During chemotherapy for multiple myeloma, symptoms include those related to the disease, as well as adverse effects of the treatment. Few studies have explored the relationships between these symptoms. Network analysis could identify the core symptom in the symptom network.

Objective

The aim of this study was to explore the core symptom in multiple myeloma patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study in which sequential sampling was used to recruit 177 participants from Hunan, China. Demographic and clinical characteristics were surveyed using a self-developed instrument. The symptoms of chemotherapy-treated multiple myeloma, including pain, fatigue, worry, nausea, and vomiting, were measured using a questionnaire with good rel

SUBMITTER: Zeng L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10126563 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature