Valoración del patrón autopercepción-autoconcepto : imagen corporal, ansiedad y depresión, en pacientes oncológicos que reciben tratamiento de quimioterapia en la consulta externa en un hospital de especialidad en la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Marjory Gordon's theory allows us to know basic needs in people through functional pattern assessment. A study was carried out related to the Evaluation of the Self-perception-Self-Concept Pattern: body image, anxiety and depression in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy treatment in the External Consultation. Objective:To value the Pattern Self-perception-Auto concept. Materials and methods:the population consisted of 50 patients among men (24%) and women (76%); An age range from 18 to over 60; The diagnosis of major treatment is breast cancer (38%)and prostate cancer (48%). Type of study:quantitative, prospective, transversal, descriptive. The application of the Gardner assessment scale for body image places cancer patients at a level <6, defined by weight loss in 62% of patients as a result of treatment; The Montgomery-Asberg questionnaire shows the presence of depression; Tension, insomnia associated with somatic and muscular symptoms; 80% of patients present gastrointestinal problems, attention is drawn to the presence of dry mouth (46%); 80% grade 2 reduced appetite. The mood, emotional and couple status shows a degree 0 to 1; 38% grade 0-1 in inability to feel, 18%. They do not tend to suicide. Conclusion:this type of patients require continuous support before, during and after treatment in order to reduce some physiological and emotional aspects that influence recovery and continuity of treatment.