Đánh giá chất lượng cuộc sống của người bệnh ung thư phổi tại Khoa Nội hô hấp, Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108 năm 2025

Abstract

Objective: To describe the current status of quality of life (QoL) in patients with lung cancer undergoing treatment at the Department of Respiratory Medicine, 108 Military Central Hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 145 patients receiving inpatient and outpatient care at the Department of Respiratory Medicine. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using two validated instruments: the EORTC QLQ-C30 (for general QoL assessment) and the EORTC QLQ-LC13 (for lung cancer-specific QoL). Results: Most participants were aged ≥ 60 years (79.3%), and 55.2% were married. According to the QLQ-C30, mean scores for physical, role, cognitive, and social functioning were relatively low (ranging from 23.55 to 35.27). Typical symptoms included fatigue (69.74 ± 20.91), nausea and vomiting (68.53 ± 18.47), and dyspnea (67.39 ± 22.30). The average QoL score from the lung cancer-specific QLQ-LC13 was diverse. Among the surveyed domains, financial difficulties had the highest score (71.72 ± 27.87). Some factors that showed a statistically significant association with quality of life included gender, age, disease stage, and smoking status. Conclusion: The quality of life among lung cancer patients at the Department of Respiratory Medicine, 108 Military Central Hospital was at a moderate level, significantly impacted by symptoms such as dyspnea, fatigue, and psychological distress. Nursing staff play a pivotal role in developing comprehensive care interventions to improve patients' overall QoL, with a focus on symptom control, psychosocial support, and financial counseling.