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
Purpose of the study was to identify the effect of the Comprehensive Education Program (CEP) on intraprocedure anxiety, post-procedure uncertainty and athletic performance of back strengthening of patients undergo spinal nerve block (SNB).
METHODS
The participants (experimental group=33, control group=33) were recruited from a university hospital in G metropolitan city. Data were collected from July to November 2015. The experimental group was individually provided with a booklet/motion picture about the SNB and back strengthening exercise training before the SNB. This group also received a leaflet about back strengthening exercise post SNB. The Anxiety-Visual Analog Scale (A-VAS), the Mishel adapted uncertainty scale and newly created knowledge scale/athletic performance checklist were utilized as our study tools.
RESULTS
Intra-procedure anxiety score (F=25.70, p<.001), post-procedure uncertainty score (F=82.56, p<.001), post-procedure knowledge score (F=14.63, p<.001) and athletic performance rate of back strengthening (p=.003) of the experimental group showed statistically significant differences in comparison with the control group.
CONCLUSION
This CEP is a cost and time-effective intervention for patients who undergo spinal injections, so it should be actively utilized as an educational management strategy in outpatient.

Citations

• Effects of a Video-based Education Program for Cerebral Angiography on Patients’ Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Sung-Hyun Tark, Jee-In Hwang
  Quality Improvement in Health Care.2024; 30(1): 76.     CrossRef
• Effects of Video-Based Information Provision Using a Smart Pad on Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Biopsy
  Seung Hee Lee, Chul-Gyu Kim, Hye Sook Han, Jihyun Kwon, So Youen Roh, Beom Jin Shin
  Clinical Nursing Research.2021; 30(6): 724.     CrossRef
• The Effects of Repeated Information using Visual and Video-Audio Media on Uncertainty and Anxiety in Patients undergoing Thyroidectomy
  Hyeon-Ok Lee, Ji-Yeong Seo
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2020; 20(2): 92.     CrossRef
• Stress and Dietary Behavior by Acculturation Level among Chinese Students Living in Korea
  Jiesi Wang, Young-Eun Kang, Sim-Yeol Lee
  Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life.2019; 29(1): 42.     CrossRef
• Impediment in Activity of Daily Living and Social Support for Rural Elderly Farmers Undergoing Nerve Block due to Low Back Pain
  In Young Choi, Moon Sook Hwang
  Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing.2019; 30(2): 206.     CrossRef
• Effects of Video-centered Nursing Education Program on Anxiety, Uncertainty, and Self-care among Cataract Surgery Patients
  Hyang Hee Jeon, Soo Jin Lee
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2018; 30(5): 482.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
This study was aimed to identify the incidence and severity of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) among patients with hematologic malignancies and to examine the relationship between the quality of life (QOL) and CIPN.
METHODS
A total of 66 patients with CIPN-related symptoms participated in this study. Data were collected through self-reported questionnaires consisted of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30 version 3.0 and the 16-item QLQ-CIPN20. Data were analyzed with SPSS/WIN20 for descriptive statistics using the Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests, and Spearman's rho.
RESULTS
The mean lower and upper extremity scale scores were 31.95 and 23.16 respectively for the 16-item QLQ-CIPN20. The mean QLQ-C30 subcategory scores were 46.84 for global health status, 58.72 for functional scales, and 34.85 for symptom scales. The CIPN-related lower extremity scale symptoms correlated negatively with the QOL subscales. There was no correlation between CIPN-related upper extremity symptoms and health-related QOL.
CONCLUSION
Patients with hematologic malignancies treated with neurotoxic chemotherapeutic agents had CIPN-related symptoms in the lower extremities mainly, and their QOL functional subscale scores were relatively lower than those of other cancer patients. Interventions need to be developed for patients with hematologic malignancies to alleviate CIPN and enhance their QOL.

Citations

• Taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy and quality of life in breast cancer patients
  Ebrahim Salehifar, Ghasem Janbabaei, Abbas Alipour, Nasim Tabrizi, Razieh Avan
  Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice.2020; 26(6): 1421.     CrossRef
• Oxaliplatin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Quality of Life in Patients with Digestive System Cancer
  Hye Young Kim
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2016; 28(3): 343.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to examine the effects of tailored supportive education on physical, psychological status and quality of life in the patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) who had not participated previously in cardiac rehabilitation program.
METHODS
This study was used a non-equivalent control pre-post design, conducted on 64 CHF patients under medical treatment in a hospital. The experimental group (n=31) received the tailored supportive educational program (once 1~2 days before discharge and 6 times after discharge through outpatient visits or telephone contact: once every week for the first 4 weeks after discharge and once every 2 weeks for the remaining 4 weeks). The control group (n=33) received a traditional discharge education. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi2-test, Fisher's exact test, t-test and repeated measure ANOVA using the SPSS/WIN 18.0 program.
RESULTS
Participants in the experimental group showed the significantly increased scores of the quality of life (F=16.01, p<.001), and the significantly decreased scores of physical function (F=7.27, p=.009), depression (F=8.25, p=.006) and anxiety (F=4.11, p=.047), when compared to those of the control group.
CONCLUSION
The findings indicated tailored supportive education was an effective intervention care in physical, emotional status and quality of life for CHF patients.

Citations

• Needs for Discharge Education of Family Caregivers of Pediatric Patients: An Integrative Review
  Hyunjie Lee, Seung Eun Lee, Sang Hwa Lee
  Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing.2023; 30(2): 137.     CrossRef
• Knowledge Structure of Nursing Studies on Heart Failure Patients in South Korea through Text Network Analysis
  Seang Ryu, Hyunyoung Park, Yun-Hee Kim
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2020; 32(4): 409.     CrossRef
• The Effect of a Telephone-Based Self-management Program Led by Nurses on Self-care Behavior, Biological Index for Cardiac Function, and Depression in Ambulatory Heart Failure Patients
  Mi Kyoung Moon, JongEun Yim, Mi Yang Jeon
  Asian Nursing Research.2018; 12(4): 251.     CrossRef
• The Effects of Reinforced Walking Exercise on Dyspnea-fatigue Symptoms, Daily Activities, Walking Ability, and Health related Quality of Life in Heart Failure Patients
  Hyekyung Jin, Haejung Lee
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2016; 28(3): 266.     CrossRef
• Development and Effects of a Heart Health Diary for Self-Care Enhancement of Patients with Heart Failure
  Jae Lan Shim, Seon Young Hwang
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2016; 46(6): 881.     CrossRef
• Influence of Social Support and Negative Emotional Status on Self-care Adherence in Symptomatic Patients with Heart Failure
  In-Suk Yang
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2016; 28(3): 302.     CrossRef
• Symptom Management to Predict Quality of Life in Patients with Heart Failure: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
  Ja Ok Lee, Rhayun Song
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2015; 45(6): 846.     CrossRef