Predictors of Quality of Life in Young Adults Diagnosed With Cancer.
A cross-section correlational study was conducted to evaluate the overall quality of life in young adults (AYAs) diagnosed with cancer, and the impact of health-related and non-health-related factors on their quality of life. Fifty-six AYA cancer survivors were recruited to elicit the impact of biological function (cancer type and comorbidity), symptoms, functional status, general perception of health status, gender, and characteristics of the environment on quality of life. Participants experienced higher than average quality of life. Symptoms, functional status, and general perception of health status were significant predictors of quality of life in this group of AYAs diagnosed with cancer. In delivering quality cancer care, nurses must be able to thoroughly assess symptom status, AYA cancer survivors' perception of their health status, and functioning in order to implement supportive measures to help improve their quality of life.
['McKie|Charmaine A|CA|0000-0002-5737-5423', 'Laiyemo|Adeyinka O|AO|']
D000073116:Cancer Survivors D015897:Comorbidity D006304:Health Status D006801:Humans D009369:Neoplasms D011788:Quality of Life D055815:Young Adult
quality of life young adults functional status general health perception oncology symptomatology