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Predictors of physical functioning in postoperative brain tumor patients
Thitipong Tankumpuan1, Ketsarin Utriyaprasit, Prangtip Chayaput
1Thitipong Tankumpuan, MNS, is a Full-Time Instuctor, Faculty of Nursing, Department of Surgical Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. Questions or comments about this article may be directed to Ketsarin Utriyaprasit, PhD, at ketsarin.utr@mahidol.ac.th. She is an Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Department of Surgical Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. Prangtip Chayaput, PhD, is an Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Department of Surgical Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. Parunut Itthimathin, MD MSc (Neuro Surgery), is a Neurosurgical Surgeon, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Post-surgery brain tumor patients
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Brain tumor surgery recovery involves complex physical and psychological challenges.
- Understanding factors influencing physical functioning post-discharge is crucial for patient outcomes.
- Early recovery assessment (2 weeks) is vital for identifying potential complications and guiding interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationships between recovery symptoms, mood state, and physical functioning in brain tumor patients post-surgery.
- To identify key predictors of physical functioning during the early home recovery phase.
- To inform targeted interventions for improving patient recovery and well-being.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional predictive study design.
- Inclusion of 88 adult patients post-first-time brain tumor surgery.
- Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression.
Main Results:
- Most participants were women (75%), with a mean age of 45.18 years; 91% had benign tumors.
- Common recovery symptoms included pain and sleep disturbance; confusion was the most prevalent mood issue.
- Recovery symptoms and mood state positively correlated with physical functioning. Total mood disturbance, vigor, fatigue, and recovery symptoms predicted 35% of physical functioning variance.
Conclusions:
- Total mood disturbance emerged as the strongest predictor of physical functioning, followed by vigor, fatigue, and recovery symptoms.
- Interventions should address both symptom management and mood state for optimal physical functioning.
- Multifaceted approaches are necessary to support brain tumor patients during home recovery.
