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Scientific Object Identifier: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-11-79-118
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2019.11.79.118
Language: English
Citation: Bratoeva-Vasileva, E. T. (2019). Rеsearch of the physical condition and analysis of its impact on the quality of life of cancer patients. ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science, 11 (79), 584-590. Soi: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-11-79-118 Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2019.11.79.118 |
Pages: 584-590
Published: 30.11.2019
Abstract: The oncological diseases are among the three most common causes of death in the world following cardiovascular diseases, traffic accidents and incidents. The social work with cancer patients in the Republic of Bulgaria is underdeveloped and almost non-existent. Throughout the course of the oncological disease, the focus is on its treatment, during that time the feelings and experiences of the patients are not taken into consideration and not worked on. According to the World Health Organization the physical condition of people with cancer is one of the main areas defining their quality of life. The purpose of this publication is to present the results of a conducted study focused on identifying the deficiencies in the indicators that determine the physical well-being of people diagnosed with oncological disease and to highlight the need for social work with a specific target group in order to be improved their quality of life. The study was conducted among 304 cancer patients aged between 35-60, residents of Rousse, Razgrad and Silistra regions in the Republic of Bulgaria.
Key words: cancer, oncological disease, quality of life, physical well-being.
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