Assessment Of Quality Of Life In Post Chemotherapy Subjects

Abstract

Background-Chemotherapy is an essential cancer treatment, but it frequently has negative side effects that impact a patient's physical, mental, and social well-being. Many patients still have difficulties in their everyday lives after chemotherapy is finished. In order to provide the right treatment and assistance, it's critical to comprehend how their general quality of life is impacted.

Objective- To assess how chemotherapy impacts quality of life post- treatment, focusing on physical, psychological, and social dimensions.

Material and methodology- institutional protocol and ethical committee approval, vide their letter no.KVV/IEC/01/2025 dated january 23,2025. this observational study was conducted in karad using a survey method over the duration of six months. The samle size was calculated using the formula n= z2 × p × q / L2 ,resulting in 100 participants ,were z presents the confidence level , p the prevalence, q = 100-p ,and L the allowable error. Data collection involved a consent form and standardized questionnaire, participant included post chemotherapy patients and both males and females. Patient undergoing chemotherapy and other illness were excluded from the study 

Results- Most patients reported moderate to severe impairments in quality of life. many reported physical fatigue, weakness, and low energy; several reported mental health issues, mood swings, and low self-esteem; some also expressed concerns about healthcare services and financial strain, which affected their environment score.

Conclusion- The results indicate that post-chemotherapy individuals bear a heavy burden of impaired quality of life. Males reported more physical limits, but females displayed more emotional and psychological difficulties