Biopsychosocial Needs of Patients with Leukemia Undergoing Chemotherapy | ||||
| Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal | ||||
| Volume 38, Issue 3, August 2025 PDF (993.79 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.450273 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Mohamed Mamdouh Abd Elhamid1; Manal Saad Shaker2; Ashery Ashery Asker2 | ||||
| 11Nursing specialist at Tamia general hospital, Fayoum 2Master Degree in Nursing Sciences, Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University | ||||
| 24Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Leukemia patients who receive chemotherapy experience a range of biopsychosocial needs that require comprehensive care. These needs include managing physical side effects like fatigue and pain, addressing emotional distress like anxiety. In addition to, depression, and navigating social challenges related to work, finances, and social support. Aim: This study was conducted to assess biopsychosocial needs of patients with leukemia undergoing chemotherapy. Design: A descriptive exploratory design was utilized in this study. Setting: The study was conducted at outpatient and inpatient units in Fayoum cancer center at Fayoum governorate, Egypt. Subjects: A Purposive sample of (60) patients who have leukemia undergoing chemotherapy. Tools for data collection: It included 1) a structured interviewing questionnaire, and 2) functional disability and handicap the patient evaluation. Results: Majority (81.7%) of the studied patients had low biopsychosocial needs levels and the minority (18.3%) of the studied patients had moderate biopsychosocial needs levels. Conclusion: There was strong positive correlation between total biopsychosocial needs, physical needs, psychological needs, social needs and spiritual needs. While, there was negative correlation between physical needs, psychological needs, social needs and spiritual needs. Recommendations: Patients should get continual individualized educational sessions accompanied by written materials before and after treatment, as well as during follow-up appointments. | ||||
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