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: Received: 18 January 2024 / Approved: 18 January 2024 / Online: 19 January 2024 (10:02:58 CET)
How to cite:
Ruiz-Rodríguez, I.; Melguizo-Garín, A. The Impact of Social Support and Resilience on Stress and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients Receiving Immunotherapy. Preprints2024, 2024011441. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1441.v1
Ruiz-Rodríguez, I.; Melguizo-Garín, A. The Impact of Social Support and Resilience on Stress and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients Receiving Immunotherapy. Preprints 2024, 2024011441. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1441.v1
Ruiz-Rodríguez, I.; Melguizo-Garín, A. The Impact of Social Support and Resilience on Stress and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients Receiving Immunotherapy. Preprints2024, 2024011441. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1441.v1
APA Style
Ruiz-Rodríguez, I., & Melguizo-Garín, A. (2024). The Impact of Social Support and Resilience on Stress and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients Receiving Immunotherapy. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1441.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Ruiz-Rodríguez, I. and Anabel Melguizo-Garín. 2024 "The Impact of Social Support and Resilience on Stress and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients Receiving Immunotherapy" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1441.v1
Abstract
The treatment of cancer and associated healthcare procedures often impose a detrimental effect on patients’ quality of life. Symptoms stemming from treatment often hinder patients’ social interactions, emphasizing the crucial role of social support in preserving quality of life and alleviating stress. Moreover, patient resilience serves as a valuable asset in mitigating stress levels and upholding an optimal quality of life amidst the challenges posed by the illness. This study aims to explore the correlation between diverse sources and forms of social support, resilience, and their impact on the quality of life and stress levels among patients undergoing cancer immunotherapy. This study involved thirty patients undergoing immunotherapy at Costa del Sol Hospital in Marbella. Resilience correlated with improved cognitive functioning and diminished symptoms. Informational support from healthcare providers and emotional support from friends were linked to symptom alleviation, such as reduced appetite and insomnia. Moreover, emotional support from friends emerged as a predictor for decreased perceived stress. Interventions targeting the improvement of quality of life and reduction of stress among cancer patients should prioritize assessing support needs and involving the patient's social network, especially during the treatment phase.
Keywords
social support; quality of life; stress; cancer; resilience; patients; immunotherapy
Subject
Social Sciences, Psychology
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