Quality of Life Assessment in Patient who Underwent Chemotherapy in Gynecologic Oncology Division

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Quality of Life Assessment in Patient who Underwent Chemotherapy in Gynecologic Oncology Division Penilaian Kualitas Hidup pada Pasien yang menjalani Kemoterapi di Divisi Onkologi Ginekologi Hariyono Winarto, William Halim Division of Gynecologic Oncology Department of Obstetrics Gynecology Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital Jakarta Abstract Abstrak Objective: To determine the quality of life in cancer patients who underwent chemotherapy treatment. Tujuan: Untuk menilai kualitas hidup pasien kanker yang menjalani kemoterapi. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from June to August 2019. Patients with cancer, who had undergone chemotherapy and willing to participate were included in this study. The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-30 (EORTC QLQ–30) questionnaire was used as the measurement tool. The patients were grouped into three groups based on the cycles of chemotherapy. Metode: Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode potong lintang, dilakukan dari Juni hingga Agustus 2019. Semua pasien dengan kanker yang menjalani kemoterapi dan bersedia mengikuti penelitian diikutsertakan dalam penelitian ini. Penilaian dilakukan menggunakan kuisioner dari The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-30 (EORTC QLQ30) digunakan. Pasien dikelompokkan menjadi 3 kelompok

berdasarkan siklus kemoterapinya. Results: Sixty three responders participated in the study. As the treatment progressed, there was a signifi cant decrease in Global Health Status (GHS) and social function. In symptom scales, there was a signifi cant increase in nausea and vomiting, pain, and insomnia. Hasil: Terdapat 63 pasien yang berpartisipasi dalam penelitian ini. Seiring pengobatan, terdapat penurunan signifi kan pada global health status (GHS) dan fungsi sosial. Gejala yang meningkat secara signifi kan antara lain mual dan muntah, nyeri, dan insomnia. Conclusions: There was a decrease in the quality of life in patients with gynecological cancer who underwent chemotherapy in dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National General Hospital. This result should be an evaluation for the healthcare provider to implement a holistic approach in managing cancer patients. Kesimpulan: Terdapat penurunan kualitas hidup pada pasien kanker ginekologi yang menjalani kemoterapi di Rumah Sakit Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo. Hasil penelitian ini menjadi evaluasi untuk penyedia layanan kesehatan agar dapat menangani pasien kanker secara holistik. Keywords: chemotherapy, gynaecological cancer, quality of life. Kata kunci: kanker ginekologi, kemoterapi, kualitas hidup.