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An exploratory study on functional limitations experienced by cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at selected hospital, Ajitgarh, Punjab

Kammu Verma, Ms. Sarbjit Kaur, Ms. Kirandeep Kaur, Ms. Amarjit Kaur

Abstract


The present study was on functional limitations experienced by cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at selected hospital, Ajitgarh, Punjab.2016-2017.Quantitative research approach and non experimental exploratory research design was used for the study. The study was conducted in chemotherapy departments of Grecian Super-Specialty Hospital Mohali. Sample size was 50 diagnosed with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, at Grecian Super Specialty hospital Mohali. Purposive sampling technique was used. Close ended interview schedule by using likert scale was used to assess the functional limitations in performing day-to-day activities. Data was analyzed by Descriptive and inferential statistical methods.

The result shows the functional limitations of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Out of total, majority 82% of study subjects had moderate functional limitations 16% had severe and 2% had minimal functional limitations. Descriptive statistics of functional limitations undergoing chemotherapy patients as per components shows that physical functional limitations had mean 16.8, standard deviation 5.150 and mean percentage 44.67%, Cognitive functional limitations had mean 10.12, standard deviation 3.268 and mean percentage 42.17%, Social functional limitations had mean 9.64, standard deviation 2.456 and mean percentage 80.33%, Emotional functional limitations had mean 16.54, standard deviation 2.659 and mean percentage 68.92% and Overall functional limitations had mean 52.38, standard deviation 9.553 and mean percentage 54.56 %.

Based on the findings of study, recommendations were drawn on nursing service, nursing education, nursing administration and nursing research. In conclusion, majority were moderately functional limitations experienced by cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

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