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Understanding the Predictors of Self-Perceived Burden in Patients With Liver Cancer
Bingyang Liu1,2, Dongmei Chu1, Kim Lam Soh1
1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Nursing & Health Sciences
|June 25, 2026
Summary
Liver cancer significantly impacts quality of life, causing self-perceived burden (SPB) in most patients. Unemployment, chemotherapy, and certain coping strategies predict higher SPB, necessitating targeted support.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Liver cancer presents a substantial global health challenge, with high rates in China.
- Cancer treatments often lead to severe side effects, diminishing patients' quality of life and causing self-perceived burden (SPB).
- SPB in liver cancer patients arises from care dependency, financial strain, and emotional distress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key predictors of self-perceived burden (SPB) in liver cancer patients.
- To explore factors contributing to the diminished quality of life experienced by individuals undergoing liver cancer treatment.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 139 liver cancer patients.
- Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to determine the relationship between various factors and SPB.
- Data collected included patient demographics, treatment details, and coping strategy utilization.
Main Results:
- A high prevalence of SPB was observed, with 97.82% of participants reporting its presence.
- Key predictors of SPB included unemployment prior to illness, undergoing chemotherapy, and employing confrontation or fantasy coping strategies.
- The mean SPB score was 63.58 (±15.33).
Conclusions:
- Significant predictors of self-perceived burden (SPB) in liver cancer patients have been identified.
- Findings underscore the need for interventions to mitigate SPB and improve the quality of life for liver cancer patients.
- Addressing unemployment, treatment side effects, and maladaptive coping mechanisms is crucial for patient care.
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