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Investigation of Symptoms and Independence in Activities of Daily Living Among Cancer Patients

Cilt: 35 Sayı: 2 25 Ağustos 2026
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Investigation of Symptoms and Independence in Activities of Daily Living Among Cancer Patients

Öz

This study aimed to examine the symptoms experienced by cancer patients and their levels of independence in daily living activities. This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 421 cancer patients at a city hospital in eastern Türkiye. Data were collected using a Patient Information Form, the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale, and the Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living. The patients’ mean Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale score was 4.17 ± 1.72, while the mean Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living score was 0.77 ± 0.32. Increased symptom burden and older age were associated with reduced independence in daily living activities among cancer patients. These findings suggest that symptom burden is a significant predictor of loss of independence in the Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

This study was funded by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) under project number 2209A-2023/1.

Proje Numarası

2209A-2023/1

Etik Beyan

Ethical approval was obtained from the University Ethics Committee, and written permission was granted by the hospital. The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki (Approval date: October 19, 2023; Approval number: 11/5). Additionally, all participants included in the study provided written informed consent and voluntarily agreed to take part in the research.

Teşekkür

We sincerely thank all cancer patients for their cooperation. We also extend our gratitude to TÜBİTAK for its financial support and the resources provided during the research process.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Dahili Hastalıklar Hemşireliği

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

25 Ağustos 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

7 Aralık 2025

Kabul Tarihi

4 Mayıs 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 35 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Karasu, Ş., Özyel, G., Artan, E., & Yılmaz Karabulutlu, E. (2026). Investigation of Symptoms and Independence in Activities of Daily Living Among Cancer Patients. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 35(2), 223-232. https://doi.org/10.34108/eujhs.1837709
AMA
1.Karasu Ş, Özyel G, Artan E, Yılmaz Karabulutlu E. Investigation of Symptoms and Independence in Activities of Daily Living Among Cancer Patients. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026;35(2):223-232. doi:10.34108/eujhs.1837709
Chicago
Karasu, Şeyda, Gamze Özyel, Emine Artan, ve Elanur Yılmaz Karabulutlu. 2026. “Investigation of Symptoms and Independence in Activities of Daily Living Among Cancer Patients”. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 35 (2): 223-32. https://doi.org/10.34108/eujhs.1837709.
EndNote
Karasu Ş, Özyel G, Artan E, Yılmaz Karabulutlu E (01 Ağustos 2026) Investigation of Symptoms and Independence in Activities of Daily Living Among Cancer Patients. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 35 2 223–232.
IEEE
[1]Ş. Karasu, G. Özyel, E. Artan, ve E. Yılmaz Karabulutlu, “Investigation of Symptoms and Independence in Activities of Daily Living Among Cancer Patients”, Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, c. 35, sy 2, ss. 223–232, Ağu. 2026, doi: 10.34108/eujhs.1837709.
ISNAD
Karasu, Şeyda - Özyel, Gamze - Artan, Emine - Yılmaz Karabulutlu, Elanur. “Investigation of Symptoms and Independence in Activities of Daily Living Among Cancer Patients”. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 35/2 (01 Ağustos 2026): 223-232. https://doi.org/10.34108/eujhs.1837709.
JAMA
1.Karasu Ş, Özyel G, Artan E, Yılmaz Karabulutlu E. Investigation of Symptoms and Independence in Activities of Daily Living Among Cancer Patients. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026;35:223–232.
MLA
Karasu, Şeyda, vd. “Investigation of Symptoms and Independence in Activities of Daily Living Among Cancer Patients”. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, c. 35, sy 2, Ağustos 2026, ss. 223-32, doi:10.34108/eujhs.1837709.
Vancouver
1.Şeyda Karasu, Gamze Özyel, Emine Artan, Elanur Yılmaz Karabulutlu. Investigation of Symptoms and Independence in Activities of Daily Living Among Cancer Patients. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 01 Ağustos 2026;35(2):223-32. doi:10.34108/eujhs.1837709