PURPOSE
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of sexual health program for men with rectal cancer resection based on sexual function, self-esteem, depression, and marital intimacy.
METHODS
Using a quasi-experiment design, the intervention group (n=32) participated in the sexual health program based on PLISSIT (Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, Intensive Therapy) model. They received the program three times between August 2014 and March 2015. The comparison group (n=30) received a general educational program for rectal cancer. Four survey questionnaires such as International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), Self-Esteem Scale, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depressing Scale (CES-D), Marital Intimacy were used to measure the four key variables.
RESULTS
After the sexual health program, the intervention group showed statistically positive effect for the sexual function (F=4.14, p=.046), self-esteem (F=16.71, p < .001), depression (F=12.56, p=.001), and marital intimacy (F=12.45, p=.001) than the comparison group.
CONCLUSION
Sexual health program should be consistently provided for men with rectal cancer resection since the intervention group reported better self-esteem, less depression, more intimacy and better sexual functioning.

Citations

• Feasibility and effectiveness of communication tools for addressing intimacy and sexuality in patients with cancer: a systematic review
  Susanne A. M. Arends, Carlijn E. van Rossum, Corien M. Eeltink, Jantien E. Robertus, Linda J. Schoonmade, Anneke L. Francke, Irene P. Jongerden
  Supportive Care in Cancer.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef

PURPOSE
Reported insomnia and decreased sleep quality are common among older adults. The purpose of this study was to identify factors contributing to insomnia and decreased sleep quality among elderly persons living within a community. The data will be verified with Actigraph which is a non-invasive measurement of rest/activity cycles.
METHODS
137 participants over 65 years old were recruited from a senior welfare center. Their mean age was 74.07±5.18 years old and majority was women (69.3%). The quality and quantity of nighttime sleep were assessed using Varren-synder-Halper Sleep Scale and a sleep log. Depression and fatigue were assessed using Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form and Fatigue Severity Scale, respectively. Pain was assessed using 11-point Numeric rating scale. An actigraph was used to verify the self-reported sleep.
RESULTS
Ninety-two participants (67.2%) reported insomnia. Sixty-eight subjects (49.6%) reported good sleep. Of the participants, 56.2% reported depression and 33.6% reported fatigue. In logistic regression, depression was related to insomnia (OR=3.09, p=.003). Sleep quality was related to depression (OR=2.13, p=.045) and fatigue (OR=2.24, p=.044). The data from the Sleep logs correlated with data obtained from the actigraph.
CONCLUSION
Depression significantly influenced insomnia and sleep quality whereas fatigue only influenced sleep quality. Thus, depression and fatigue should be closely monitored among elderly persons with sleep disturbances.

Citations

• Actigraphy-Based Assessment of Sleep Parameters in Intensive Care Unit Patients Receiving Respiratory Support Therapy
  Jiyeon Kang, Yongbin Kwon
  Journal of Korean Critical Care Nursing.2022; 15(3): 115.     CrossRef
• Sleep Patterns of Older Residents in Long-Term-Care Facilities: A Comparison with Older Adults in Home-Care Services and Community-Dwelling Older Adults
  Eunhee Hwang
  Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing.2021; 23(1): 75.     CrossRef
• The Effect of Auricular Acupressure on Sleep in Older Adults with Sleep Disorders
  Ju Hee Lee, Hyojung Park
  Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing.2021; 23(2): 117.     CrossRef
• Factors that Influence Sleep among Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities
  Da Eun Kim, Ju Young Yoon
  International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2020; 17(6): 1889.     CrossRef
• Insomnia and its associated factors among  older people of selected ward of Banepa municipality, Nepal
  Manisha Dangol, Sunil Shrestha, Sita Kumari Rai Koirala
  Nursing Open.2020; 7(1): 355.     CrossRef
• Factors Affecting Sleep Disturbances in Hospitalized Patients with Colorectal Cancer undergoing Chemotherapy: A Retrospective Study
  Jihyeon Song, Smi Choi-kwon
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2019; 31(1): 100.     CrossRef
• Characteristics and Factors related to Fatigue in Older Adults at a Senior Welfare Center
  Su Yeon Jeong, Smi Choi-Kwon
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2018; 30(5): 516.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
This study was designed to identify factors affecting depression among hospitalized older adults prior to discharge from an acute care hospital.
METHODS
This descriptive study included adults aged 65 or older who were hospitalized in a general hospital in Seoul, Korea. Depression was measured by the Short Form Geriatric Depression Scale and illness perception was evaluated by the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire. Social support was examined using the Perceived Geriatric Social Support Scale. Data were collected from August 25 to October 12, 2015. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, independent t-test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and hierarchical multiple regression.
RESULTS
Among a total of 120 participants, 57 patients (47.5%) experienced depression. Mean depression score was 7.37±3.67. Depression was associated with illness perception (r=.53, p < .001), social support (r=-.19, p=.043), number of admission due to the recurrence (r=.31, p=.001), and time to recognize discharge plan (r=.25, p=.044). In hierarchical multiple regression, illness perception (β=.45, p < .001) and time to recognize discharge plan (β=.21, p=.039) were predictors of depression (F=7.68, p < .001, Adjusted R²=.38).
CONCLUSION
The findings of this study suggest that management of illness perception and timely notice of discharge are important to reduce depression in hospitalized elderly patients.

Citations

• The Mediating Effects of Health Concern and Depression in the Relation between Self-quarantined People’s COVID-19 Stress and Fatigue
  Sun Hwa Shin, Eun Hye Lee
  Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing.2022; 33(1): 43.     CrossRef
• Mediating Effect of Stress on the Relationship between Illness Perception and Sleep in Patients at Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
  Hyun-E Yeom, Jee-Won Shin
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2019; 31(4): 449.     CrossRef
• The Level of Successful Aging and Influencing Factors of the Community Elderly
  Kyeong-Sook Cha, Hung Sa Lee, Chunmi Kim, Eun Man Kim
  Korean Journal of Health Promotion.2019; 19(1): 39.     CrossRef
• Distress and Quality of Life among Elderly Patients with Gastric Cancer: The Mediating Effect of Social Support
  Yoon Sun Kim, Young Sook Tae, Gum Hee Nam
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2017; 29(5): 536.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The aim of this study was to identify levels of health literacy and reported health behaviors among older adults with cardio-cerebrovascular disease residing in rural areas.
METHODS
A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a convenience sample of 134 older people (mean age=75.5 years, 71.6% Female) registered at seven health centers. The structured questionnaires were used to measure levels of health literacy and health behaviors.
RESULTS
The average functional health literacy score was 6.08±3.04, and the health behavior score was 62.92±6.45. Respectively health behavior was positively associated with health literacy. Education, economic status, number of family members, number of social activities and health literacy were contribution factors explaining 40.64% of the variance in health behavior. Health literacy specifically explained 12.5% of health behavior.
CONCLUSION
These findings suggest that strategies for improving health behaviors and reducing health inequalities may benefit from adopting a stronger focus on health literacy within prevention, patient education, and other public health interventions. Further longitudinal studies are needed to help confirm that improving health literacy in the elderly may be effective in changing health behaviors.

Citations

• Factors associated with health literacy in older adults aged 65 and over: a secondary data analysis of the 2021 Korea Health Panel applying the Andersen behavioural model
  Yeong Eun Kim, Ol Han, Chang Sun Moon
  BMJ Open.2025; 15(3): e085696.     CrossRef
• Patterns of health literacy and influencing factors differ by age: a cross-sectional study
  Da Hae Kwon, Young Dae Kwon
  BMC Public Health.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• The Development of a Physical Literacy Instrument for Rural Elderly
  Jin-Yeong Park, Ji-Youn Kim, Ae-Rim Seo, Ki-Soo Park
  Journal of Health Informatics and Statistics.2024; 49(3): 270.     CrossRef
• The Impacts of Digital Literacy, Attitudes towards Internet Health Information, and e-Health Literacy on Health Promotion Behavior among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  HeeJin Shin, JaeHee Jeon
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2023; 35(4): 367.     CrossRef
• Development of a Quality Assessment Tool for Hypertension Management by Public Healthcare Providers: A Cross-Sectional Survey
  Youngshin Song, Kawoun Seo
  Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing.2023; 30(4): 437.     CrossRef
• Health Literacy and Anxiety Among Hemodialysis Patients During the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic
  In Ju Yoon, Su Jung Lee
  Psychology Research and Behavior Management.2023; Volume 16: 1051.     CrossRef
• Relationship between Health Literacy and Knowledge, Compliance with Bowel Preparation, and Bowel Cleanliness in Older Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy
  Minju Gwag, Jaeyong Yoo
  International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2022; 19(5): 2676.     CrossRef
• Factors Influencing the Self-management Behaviors of the Elderly with Hypertension in the Local Community
  Jeongju Hong
  Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing.2021; 32(3): 303.     CrossRef
• Factors Affecting Health Behavior of Patients with Stroke: Focusing on Health Literacy of Patients and Family Caregivers
  Jimin Jeong, Jieun Cha
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2020; 32(6): 632.     CrossRef
• Concept Analysis of Health Literacy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease using Hybrid Model
  Jeong Eun Sim, Seon Young Hwang
  Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing.2019; 30(4): 494.     CrossRef
• Relationship between Uncertainty in Illness, Subjective Health Status, and Compliance with Sick Role Behavior according to Levels of Health Literacy in Hemodialysis Patients
  Young-Mun Cho, Yon-Hee Seo, Mee-Jeong Park
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2018; 30(4): 437.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to design a mobile-application of a cognitive training program for people who have chemo-related cognitive complaints.
METHODS
The program was developed based on the networkbased instructional system design proposed by Jung. The program consisted of several tasks centered on four cognitive domains: learning, memory, working memory, and attention. For memory learning, a target-image and all its elements (color, position, and number) were presented on the screen that had to be recognized among a number of distractor-figures. In working memory training, the previous learned target-figure according to the level of difficulty had to be remembered among many different figures. In attention training named “Find the same figure,” two identical symbols in a grid-pattern filled with different images were presented on the screen, and these had to be simultaneously touched. In attention training named “Find the different figure,” a different symbol in a grid pattern filled with same figures had to be selected. This program was developed to train for a minimum of 20 min/day, four days/week for six weeks.
RESULTS
This cognitive training revealed statistically significant improvement in subjective cognitive impairments (t=3.88, p=.006) at six weeks in eight cancer survivors.
CONCLUSION
This cognitive training program is expected to offer individualized training opportunities for improving cognitive function and further research is needed to test the effect in various settings.

Citations

• User evaluation of a mobile education application for the management of metabolic syndrome among cancer survivors
  Ji-Su Kim, Minhae Kim, Yeji Seo
  European Journal of Oncology Nursing.2023; 63: 102276.     CrossRef
• Effects of smart-care services program for breast cancer survivors
  Bok Yae Chung, Sung Jung Hong
  The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education.2021; 27(2): 95.     CrossRef
• Development and Effectiveness of a Mobile Health Lifestyle Program for University Students
  Yeon Hee Kim, Sung Rae Shin
  Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing.2021; 32(2): 150.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
This study was designed to investigate whether there were differences among three oral care protocols on participants' oral health status (oral status, dry mouth, halitosis, saliva pH, microorganism growth in oral cavity) and tooth stain. The three protocols were: 1) oral solution of 4% normal saline, 2) 0.1% Chlorhexidine and 3) Tantum.
METHODS
A nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design was utilized. A total of 55 elderly patients residing at long-term care facilities(19 in the 4% normal saline group, 17 in the 0.1% Chlorhexidine group, 19 in the Tantum group) received oral care daily for four weeks. Data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 22.0 program.
RESULTS
The halitosis (χ²=10.71, p=.005) and saliva pH (χ²=6.84, p=.033) scores were significantly improved after the oral care with 4% normal saline.
CONCLUSION
These findings indicate that if elderly patients in long-term care facilities have complaint of the discomfort of using Chlorhexidine or Tantum, 4% normal saline is as effective at the other two. This can also be cost effective as there were no differences among the protocols in oral status, dry mouth, tooth stain or microorganism growth in oral cavity.

Citations

• Antibacterial and Cytotoxic Evaluation of Lespedeza cuneata Extract Against Periodontal Pathogens and Human Gingival Cells: A Novel Option for Periodontal Therapy
  Hyo-Ju Yoon, Gyoo-Cheon Kim, Seoul-Hee Nam
  Applied Sciences.2024; 15(1): 190.     CrossRef
• The impact of aromatherapy-based oral care on oral conditions, salivary pH, and halitosis in older adults with dementia: Pilot study
  Ae Kyung Chang, Bo kyoung Kim, Ah Young Kim
  Geriatric Nursing.2023; 53: 109.     CrossRef
• Comparison of the effects of two oral cares on thirst and oral status following nasal surgery: Oral swab versus non-swab using cold water gauze
  Anna Gu, Mi Yu, Youngjin Kim, Suyeon Park, Kyunghee Baek, Taehee Kim
  The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education.2022; 28(3): 317.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
This study was aimed to identify the level of emotional labor, job stress and professional quality of life and to identify the factors affecting on professional quality of life among nurses in long-term care hospitals.
METHODS
136 nurses working at eight different long-term care hospitals were recruited from May 1 to June 30, 2016. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and stepwise multiple regression using SPSS/WIN 22.0.
RESULTS
Professional quality of life is consisted of three subcategories as compassion satisfaction, secondary traumatic stress and burn-out. As for the factors affecting on compassion satisfaction, age, satisfaction on working ward and shift pattern of duties were significant factors. The three variables' explanation power on compassion satisfaction was 25.0%. As for factors affecting on secondary traumatic stress, emotional labor was a significant factor. The emotional labor's explanation power on secondary traumatic stress was 13.0%. Factors affecting on burn-out, emotional labor, age, and health condition were significant factors. The three variables' explanation power on burnout is 31.0%.
CONCLUSION
On the basis of results, program development are required to relieve emotional labor and job stress for nurses at long-term care hospitals and to improve their professional quality of life.

Citations

• How emotional labor harms employee’s performance: unleashing the missing links through anxiety, quality of work-life and Islamic work ethic
  Shazia Nauman, Sania Zahra Malik, Farida Saleem, Sabreen Ashraf Elahi
  The International Journal of Human Resource Management.2024; 35(12): 2131.     CrossRef
• Workload-Related Issues among Nurses Caring for Patients with Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: A Scoping Review
  Younhee Kang, Chohee Bang
  Healthcare.2024; 12(18): 1893.     CrossRef
• Secondary traumatic stress among pediatric nurses: Relationship to peer-organizational support and emotional labor strategies
  Einat Yehene, Adi Asherman, Gil Goldzweig, Hadar Simana, Amichai Brezner
  Journal of Pediatric Nursing.2024; 74: 92.     CrossRef
• Comparison of Quality of Life and Coping Strategies among Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Personnel in Saveh, Iran
  Bahram Armoon, Parisa Hosseini Koukamari, Mohammad Reza Rouhani, Leila Gharegozloo, Mahmood Karimy, Anthony Coetzer-Liversage
  NEW SOLUTIONS: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy.2024; 34(2): 120.     CrossRef
• Factors Influencing Professional Quality of Life in Intensive Care Unit Nurses of University Hospitals
  Sun Jung Moon, Haena Jang
  Journal of Korean Critical Care Nursing.2022; 15(3): 23.     CrossRef
• Factors influencing professional quality of life of nurses in long-term care hospitals: A cross-sectional study
  Hyun-Ju Lee
  Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing.2022; 24(4): 377.     CrossRef
• Factors Associated with Job Stress among Hospital Nurses: A Meta-Correlation Analysis
  Ji-Young Lim, Geun-Myun Kim, Eun-Joo Kim
  International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2022; 19(10): 5792.     CrossRef
• Occupational Risks in Hospitals, Quality of Life, and Quality of Work Life: A Systematic Review
  Carlos Rodrigo Nascimento de Lira, Rita de Cássia Akutsu, Priscila Ribas de Farias Costa, Luana de Oliveira Leite, Karine Brito Beck da Silva, Raquel B. A. Botelho, António Raposo, Heesup Han, Antonio Ariza-Montes, Luis Araya-Castillo, Renata Puppin Zando
  International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2021; 18(21): 11434.     CrossRef
• Compassion Satisfaction, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Burnout among Nurses Working in Trauma Centers: A Cross-Sectional Study
  Hyoung Ju Lee, Miyoung Lee, Sun Joo Jang
  International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2021; 18(14): 7228.     CrossRef
• Lived experiences toward moral distress among long-term care hospital nurses: A phenomenological approach
  So young Lee, Jung A Kim
  The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education.2020; 26(2): 167.     CrossRef
• Effects of Self-leadership, Professional Self-concept, Emotional Labor on Professional Quality of Life in Hospital Nurses
  Yu-Yeong Kyun, Mi-Aie Lee
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.2020; 26(5): 447.     CrossRef
• Person-Centered Care, Job Stress, and Quality of Life Among Long-Term Care Nursing Staff
  HeeKyung CHANG, Chorong GIL, Hyejin KIM, Hanju BEA
  Journal of Nursing Research.2020; 28(5): e114.     CrossRef
• Effects of Communication Skills and Humanistic Knowledge on Professional Quality of Life in Intensive Care Unit Nurses
  Gyoo Yeong CHO, Myung Nam Ha, Mi Kyung Seo
  Journal of Korean Critical Care Nursing.2020; 13(2): 45.     CrossRef
• Effect of the Professional Quality of Life on Verbal Abuse Experience among Emergency Nurses: Mediating Effect of Job Stress
  Kyoung Ju Lee, Hye Young Kim
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.2020; 26(5): 533.     CrossRef
• Impact of Traumatic Events and Resilience on the Professional Quality of Life among Clinical Nurses
  Dan-Bi Yoo, Hye-Ja Park, Phill-Ja Kim
  The Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing.2019; 22(1): 27.     CrossRef
• Nurses' Views on Infection Control in Long-Term Care Facilities in South Korea: A Focus Group Study
  Chi-Young Lee, Min-Hye Lee, Seong-Hyeon Lee, Yeon-Hwan Park
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2018; 30(6): 634.     CrossRef
• Psychometric Properties of Korean version of Nurse Emotional Labor Strategy Scale (K-NELSS)
  Heejung Choi, Miyeon Kim
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.2018; 24(2): 161.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the following: knowledge of stroke, fear of recurrence and health behaviors among patients with ischemic stroke. Further, factors influencing health behavior will be described.
METHODS
Data were collected from 180 patients with ischemic stroke at a general hospital. The study instruments included items about general and health related characteristics, a Stroke Knowledge Scale, a Stroke Fear of Recurrence Scale, and a Health Behavior Scale. Hierarchical regression method was conducted to examine predictors of health behavior.
RESULTS
The mean age of the participants was 63.62±11.10 years, and 57.8% of the sample was men. The mean score for stroke knowledge (possible range=0~17) was 14.99±1.76, the mean score for fear of recurrence (possible range=0~32) was 23.16±3.75, and the mean score for health behavior (possible range=20~80) was 54.69±6.46. Stroke knowledge and fear of recurrence were associated with health behavior in patients with ischemic stroke (F=9.98, p < .001, Adjusted R²=.43).
CONCLUSION
The results demonstrated that stroke knowledge and fear of recurrence impacts the health behavior among patients with ischemic stroke. Thus, nursing interventions which focused on fear of recurrence as well as enhancing stroke knowledge could help health behavior in patients with ischemic stroke.

Citations

• Stroke knowledge and health-promoting behaviors: Mediating effect of patient self-esteem
  GyeongChae MUN, JaeLan SHIM
  Patient Education and Counseling.2024; 129: 108398.     CrossRef
• A scoping review of factors associated with self-management in young adults with stroke
  Zifang Zhou, Xiaoqun Fang, Youhong Huang, Jiangyu Hu, Kaibing Zhang, Shulei Jia
  Patient Education and Counseling.2024; 125: 108308.     CrossRef
• Predictive Model of Self-management in Patients With Stroke Based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model
  Sung Reul Kim, Sunho Kim, Hye Young Kim, Kyung-Hee Cho
  Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.2023; 38(2): 158.     CrossRef
• Comparison of Stroke Knowledge, Health Beliefs, and Stroke Prevention Behavior between Early and Middle-Aged Adults
  Eun Ko
  STRESS.2022; 30(2): 98.     CrossRef
• Relationship between multidimensional stressors and quality of life in people with stroke
  Eun Jeong Choi, Hye Young Kim
  Nursing & Health Sciences.2022; 24(3): 764.     CrossRef
• A prediction model of health‐related quality of life in young adult patients with stroke
  Susie Yoon, Hye Young Kim, Sung Reul Kim
  Journal of Clinical Nursing.2021; 30(13-14): 2023.     CrossRef
• Factors Influencing Unawareness of Warning Signs of Stroke among Hypertensive Diabetic Patients at a High Risk for Stroke: The 2017 Nationwide Community Health Survey in Korea
  Mirae Jo, Heeyoung Oh, Suk-Yong Jang, Ahra Jo
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2019; 31(4): 403.     CrossRef
• Factors Influencing the Improvement in Lifestyle Among Patients with Colorectal Cancer
  Song Ok Lim, Sangeun Jun
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2019; 31(3): 325.     CrossRef
• Effects of the Health Literacy and Knowledge on Adherence to Self-care Behavior among Elderly with Ischemic Stroke Visiting Local General Hospitals
  Young-Nam Park, Chul-Gyu Kim
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2019; 31(5): 573.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify over time the changes of cancer symptom, depression and quality of life (QOL) among people who had stomach or colorectal cancer.
METHODS
Of the 74 participants recruited, 67 participated in the study. Participants were asked to complete three instruments at three different time. The instruments were the M. D. Anderson Symptom Inventory-Gastrointestinal Cancer Module, Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General. The questionnaires were administered before chemotherapy, toward the end of chemotherapy, and six months after the completion of adjuvant therapy. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and repeated measure ANOVA.
RESULTS
At the immediately after chemotherapy point, the most frequent symptom was lack of appetite, followed by fatigue and problem with remembering things. The mean score for depression was 8.27 with a prevalence of 31.3%. The mean score for quality of life was 61.88 out of 135. Repeated measures ANOVA showed a significant increase in cancer symptom (F=23.22, p < .001) and depression (F=35.29, p < .001) after chemotherapy. However, improvement was observed 6 months after the completion of chemotherapy. QOL (F=33.73, p < .001) also showed similar patterns as observed with cancer symptom and depression. Cancer symptom was the strongest predictor of QoL at pre-chemotherapy point. but depression was the strongest predictor at immediately after chemotherapy point.
CONCLUSION
Chemotherapy is highly associated with cancer symptom, depression and QOL in patients with cancer. The nursing intervention is needed to relieve depression as well as cancer symptoms to improve QOL in patients undergoing chemotherapy from baseline to follow-up.

Citations

• Mediating Effect of Resilience between Supportive Care Needs and Quality of Life of Female Genital Cancer Patients
  Yu-Jung Son, Keum-Hee Nam
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2022; 34(3): 269.     CrossRef
• Impact of Posttraumatic Growth and Health Promoting Behavior on Quality of Life in Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer
  Mi-Ae Kim, Hyun-Ju Lee
  Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing.2021; 28(1): 32.     CrossRef
• Changes in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, disturbance in activities of daily living, and depression following chemotherapy in patients with colorectal cancer: A prospective study
  Pok-Ja Oh, Jung Ran Lee, Sook-Kyoung Kim, Jeong-Hye Kim
  European Journal of Oncology Nursing.2020; 44: 101676.     CrossRef
• Qualitative Study of Compliance with Nutritional Management in Colorectal Cancer Patient Undergoing Chemotherapy
  Heejung Park, Hyonson Kil, Wookyoun Cho
  Korean Journal of Community Nutrition.2020; 25(4): 303.     CrossRef
• Health-related Quality of Life and Its Related Factors among Cancer Survivors and General Adults: Focusing on Lifestyle Behaviors and Mental Health
  Eun A Song, Youngran Kweon, Yoon Young Hwang, Minjeong An
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2020; 32(4): 385.     CrossRef
• Changes in Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Sleep Quality, and Quality of Life following Chemotherapy in Stomach Cancer Patients: a Prospective Study
  Pok Ja Oh, Jin Lee, Jeong Hye Kim
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2020; 20(2): 72.     CrossRef
• Symptom Distress and Depression in Patients with Recurrent Gynecologic Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy: Mediating Effect of Resilience
  Eun Jung Yang, Ho Sihn Ryu
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2019; 31(1): 28.     CrossRef
• Predictors of Quality of Life and Social Support as a Mediator between Defecation Function and Quality of Life among Rectal Cancer Patients
  Jung Rang Kim, Seon Young Hwang
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2019; 31(5): 487.     CrossRef
• Changes of Cognitive Function and Fatigue following Chemotherapy in Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer: A Prospective Controlled Study
  Pok-Ja Oh, Sun Mi Moon
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2019; 19(3): 126.     CrossRef
• Oxaliplatin-induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Symptoms, Distress and Quality of Life among Korean Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer
  Hye Jeong Jung, Soo jung Ahn, Yoo Ri Yang, Kyoung A Kim, Sang Joon Shin, Min Kyu Jung, Sang Hui Chu
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2019; 19(4): 204.     CrossRef
• Health care Utilization of Cancer patient Women at Nursing Hospital
  Hye-Sun Park, Kyung-Sook Park
  Journal of Digital Contents Society.2018; 19(11): 2139.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to examine whether the uncertainty mediates relationship between rehabilitation motivation and social support.
METHODS
Participants were 123 adults patients diagnosed as stroke in a hospital located in a Metropolitan City. Data were collected by self-administered questionnaires measuring uncertainty, family support and medical team support as social support, rehabilitation motivation. Data were analyzed using t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression analyses. The significance of mediating effect was analyzed by Sobel test.
RESULTS
Family support and uncertainty, respectively, were influential on rehabilitation motivation (β=.39, p < .001, β=-.18, p=.011). Uncertainty showed partial mediating effect on relationship between family support and rehabilitation motivation, however, the effect was not significant (Z=1.63, p=.103).
CONCLUSION
Interventions improving family support and decreasing uncertainty may be helpful in enhancing rehabilitation motivation.

Citations

• Mediating Effects of Rehabilitation Motivation between Social Support and Health-Related Quality of Life among Patients with Stroke
  Yaeram Lee, Mihwa Won
  International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2022; 19(22): 15274.     CrossRef
• Psychosocial Factors Affecting Post-acute Stroke Patients’ Rehabilitation Adherence
  Hye Ji Choi, Hee Kyung Chang
  The Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing.2022; 25(2): 49.     CrossRef
• Psychosocial Factors Related to Stroke Patients’ Rehabilitation Motivation: A Scoping Review and Meta-Analysis Focused on South Korea
  Moon Joo Cheong, Yeonseok Kang, Hyung Won Kang
  Healthcare.2021; 9(9): 1211.     CrossRef
• The Perceived Marital Intimacy of Spouses Directly Influences the Rehabilitation Motivation of Hospitalized Stroke Survivors
  Kil Je Moon, Misook L. Chung, Seon Young Hwang
  Clinical Nursing Research.2021; 30(4): 502.     CrossRef
• Mediating Effects of Self-Care Competence on the Relationship between Uncertainty and Quality of Life in Stroke Patients
  Eunhee Jo, Su-Jin Lee, Jung-Hwa Jo
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2021; 33(1): 56.     CrossRef
• Factors Influencing Rehabilitation Motivation of Veterans after a Stroke
  Min-Young Seo, Jinhyang Yang
  Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing.2020; 27(3): 215.     CrossRef
• A Prediction Model of Rehabilitation Motivation in Middle-Aged Survivors of Stroke in Rehabilitation Facilities in Korea
  Soo Yong Oh, Seon Young Hwang, Misook L. Chung, Terry A. Lennie
  Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.2020; 35(5): 475.     CrossRef