Análisis de la calidad de vida de pacientes oncológicos que acuden a la unidad de quimioterapia ambulatoria de un hospital de la ciudad de Guayaquil, periodo 2022.

Abstract

Cancer requires a holistic approach through multidisciplinary care, in order to understand the impact of the disease on quality of life. Objective: To determine the quality of life of cancer patients who attend the outpatient chemotherapy unit of a hospital in the city of Guayaquil, period 2021-2022. Methodology: It is of a descriptive level, with a quantitative method, of design according to the prospective time with cross-section. Technique: Survey. Instrument: WHOQOL-BREF quality of life scale. Results: Sociodemographic characteristics: 63% female and 37% male; age group: 41 to 45 years 43%; marital status 43% married, diagnosed with cancer from 2 to 5 years 52%, being breast cancer 40% and prostate 17%; 35% do not know their stage while 23% stage 4. Family and personal history of both diabetes mellitus and hypertension prevailed. Regarding quality of life, the general state obtained a good quality of life 88%, in the physical dimension, they have poor quality of life 75%, the psychological health dimension good 62%, in social relationships they have poor quality of life. life 67% and in the environment dimension poor quality of life 65%. Discussion: The author Martínez (15) regarding the quality of life of cancer patients, 66% is considered regular, while in this study, the general state of quality of life is 88% good. Conclusions: Quality of life is a key factor for adherence to chemotherapy treatment in cancer patients.