Original Article
Correlation between sleep quality and fear of progression in cancer patients
Qinhong Xu, Yuqing Lin, Qiuhui Chen
Published 2018-04-26
Cite as Chin J Mod Nurs, 2018, 24(12): 1399-1402. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-2907.2018.12.009
Abstract
ObjectiveTo explore correlation of sleep quality and fear of disease progression among cancer patients, so as to provide evidence to improve sleep quality among cancer patients undergoing in clinical practice.
MethodsA number of 144 cases of cancer patients in one Class Ⅲ grade A hospital in Ningbo were investigated by convenience sampling method from April to October 2016. Data of general information, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Fear of Progression Questionnaire-Short Form (FoP-Q-SF) were used. Spearman correlation analysis was applied to analyze the relation between sleep quality and fear disease progression of canner patients. A total of 144 questionnaires were sended, and 139 effective questionnaires were collected.
ResultsPatients' score of PSQI was (8.93±4.49) ; patients' FoP-Q-SF score was (23.31±7.76) . Sleep quality was positively correlated with fear of progression (r=0.385, P<0.01) .
ConclusionsHigher level of patient's fear of progression is related to worse sleep quality. Nurses should instruct patients to understand the disease and the treatment correctly, to reduce the adverse impact on progression and emotion and to improve patients' sleep quality.
Key words:
Carcinoma; Sleep; Fear of disease progression
Contributor Information
Qinhong Xu
Nursing Department, the First Hospital of Ningbo, Ningbo 315010, China
Yuqing Lin
Injection Room, the First Hospital of Ningbo, Ningbo 315010, China
Qiuhui Chen
Ward One of Chemoradiotherapy Department, the First Hospital of Ningbo, Ningbo 315010, China