Learning Needs of Gynecologic Cancer Survivors
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2018Yazar
Akkuzu, Gulcihan
Kurt, Gonul
Guvenc, Gulten
Kok, Gulsah
Simsek, Sevgi
Dogrusoy, Safiye
Ayhan, Ali
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To define the learning needs of patients with gynecological oncology. The study was performed as a descriptive study. A total of 92 patients were participated. Data were collected using Patient Learning Needs Scale (PLNS). The Pearson correlation test, independent sample t test, and analysis of one-way of variance (ANOVA) followed by Tukey's-B post hoc tests were used for statistical analyses by the SPSS 15.0 software package. The mean age of women's was 50.37 +/- 12.20 years. The women's diagnoses were cervical (45.7 %), ovarian (27.2 %), and endometrial (19.6 %) cancers. The most frequently stated learning needs topics were coping with pain (47.8 %), daily living activities (46.2 %), and psychological support (44.6 %). The mean PLNS score of women was 212.56 +/- 35.83. The mean subscales scores of PLNS were 34.06 +/- 7.29 for medicines, 38.34 +/- 6.74 for daily living activities, and 24.68 +/- 5.41 for community subscales. Women who graduated from elementary school needed more education than the women with higher education (p < 0.001). Learning needs level of the women are high and related to increase quality of life, medicine usage, complications of treatment, skin problems, pain management, and supportive care. As a healthcare professional, we should plan and develop educational programs in order to adequately inform patients about their learning needs.