Symptom experiences and quality of life in adolescents with cancer receiving cancer treatments
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Donruedee Kamkhoad, SN,
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- Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Bangkok, Thailand
This descriptive correlational study exploring symptom experiences (the number of symptoms experienced, symptom severity, and symptom distress), quality of life, and the relationship between these variables in Thai adolescents aged 10-15 years old with cancer receiving cancer treatments.
30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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| Type | Presentation |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Adolescents with Cancer; Quality of Life; Symptom Experiences |
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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