Symptom clusters in adults with chronic health problems and cancer as a comorbidity

Oncology Nursing Forum
Catherine M BenderSusan M Sereika

Abstract

To identify and compare symptom clusters in individuals with chronic health problems with cancer as a comorbidity versus individuals with chronic health problems who do not have cancer as a comorbidity and to explore the effect of symptoms on their quality of life. Secondary analysis of data from two studies. Study 1 was an investigation of the efficacy of an intervention to improve medication adherence in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Study 2 was an investigation of the efficacy of an intervention for urinary incontinence (UI) in older adults. School of Nursing at the University of Pittsburgh. The sample for study 1 was comprised of 639 adults with RA. The sample for study 2 was comprised of 407 adults with UI. A total of 154 (15%) subjects had a history of cancer, 56 (9%) of the subjects with RA and 98 (25%) of the subjects with UI. Analysis of existing comorbidity and symptom data collected from both studies. Symptom clusters, chronic disease, and cancer as a comorbidity. Individuals with chronic health problems who have cancer may not have unique symptom clusters compared to individuals with chronic health problems who do not have cancer. The symptom clusters experienced by the study participants may be more rela...Continue Reading

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