Factors influencing quality of life in early-stage upper gastrointestinal cancer patients in Nanchong city: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To identify the determinants of quality of life (QoL) among early-stage upper gastrointestinal cancer (UGIC) patients in Nanchong City to inform the development of targeted treatment plans.

Methods

In this retrospective study, 642 patients diagnosed with UGIC were included. A phenomenological approach was employed, involving in-depth face-to-face interviews to explore patients' real-life experiences with QoL, with an emphasis on spiritual and psychological aspects. Data analysis followed Colaizzi's seven-step method. Statistical analyses included one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), t-tests, binary logistic regression, and Pearson correlation tests.

Results

QoL was significantly reduced in patients with early-stage GI cancer (P<0.001), with prevalent sympt

SUBMITTER: Xi C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11301490 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature