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Self-esteem in a palliative care population.

M Babar1, S M ul Haq

  • 1Department of Palliative Medicine, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan.

The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care
|March 12, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Cancer patients receiving palliative care who are functionally active report higher self-esteem. This study highlights the link between physical independence and psychological well-being in cancer patients undergoing palliative treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Psychology
  • Palliative Care

Background:

  • Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life for cancer patients.
  • Self-esteem is a crucial aspect of psychological well-being in patients facing serious illness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of palliative care on the self-esteem of cancer patients.
  • To explore correlations between self-esteem and patient characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • 60 cancer patients receiving palliative care were interviewed using the Mehrabian self-esteem scale (MSE).
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Scale (ECOG) was used to assess performance status.

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Main Results:

  • A significant positive correlation was found between self-esteem and performance status (p=0.04).
  • Functionally active patients demonstrated higher self-esteem compared to disabled patients.

Conclusions:

  • Higher self-esteem is associated with better functional status in cancer patients undergoing palliative care.
  • Patient independence contributes to a greater sense of worth and higher self-esteem.
  • Limitations include a small sample size and the need for population-specific standardization of the MSE scale in Pakistan.