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Health Education in Cancer Patients: An Intervention Experience from the Perspective of Well-being and Quality of Life

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Context: Cancer is a major public health problem and health education can help improve the quality of life and the perception of well-being in cancer patients. Objective: To establish the impact of educational workshops on the perception of well-being and quality of life in cancer patients at the SOLCA Chimborazo Hospital in Ecuador. Method: A sample of 26 cancer patients who attended the SOLCA Chimborazo Hospital during a period of seven months were included. The themes developed were healthy lifestyles and personal motivation. The attendees were asked to take the SF-36 Health Survey questionnaire both at the beginning and the end of the project. Results: The increase in the perception of well-being and quality of life after the intervention was statistically significant; an improvement was seen in all dimensions, particularly in Mental Health and Limitations by Emotional Problems. In the healthy lifestyle workshops, the patients identified what constitutes an adequate diet, the importance of physical activity, and stress control. The personal motivation workshops contributed to the progressive development of capacities to continue fighting for well-being, health, and life with the analysis of the testimonies. Conclusion: The health education workshops had a positive influence on the perception of well-being and quality of life in cancer patients at the SOLCA Chimborazo Hospital. Keywords: Health education, Cancer patients, Well-being, Quality of life. Contexto: el Cáncer en un grave problema de salud pública. La Educación para la Salud puede ser muy útil en la mejora de la calidad de vida a través de la percepción de bienestar en pacientes oncológicos. Objetivo: establecer el impacto de talleres educativos en la percepción de bienestar y calidad de vida en los pacientes oncológicos del Hospital SOLCA Chimborazo en Ecuador. Método: Se trabajó con una muestra de 26 pacientes oncológicos que asistieron regularmente al Hospital SOLCA Chimborazo en un periodo de siete meses. Las temáticas desarrolladas fueron de estilos de vida saludables y motivación personal. Se aplicó al inicio y al final del proyecto el cuestionario SF-36 Health Survey a los asistentes regulares. Resultados: el incremento de la percepción de bienestar y calidad de vida después de la intervención es estadísticamente significativo, hubo mejoría en todas las dimensiones; particularmente en salud mental y limitaciones por problemas emocionales. En los talleres de estilos de vida saludables los pacientes identificaron lo que constituye una adecuada alimentación, la importancia de la actividad física y el control del estrés. En los talleres de motivación personal se contribuyó al progresivo desarrollo de capacidades para con el análisis de los testimonios seguir luchando por el bienestar, la salud y la vida. Conclusión: Los talleres de Educación para la Salud influyeron positivamente en la percepción de bienestar y calidad de vida en los pacientes oncológicos del Hospital SOLCA Chimborazo. Palabras Clave: Educación para la Salud, Pacientes oncológicos, Bienestar, Calidad de vida.
Title: Health Education in Cancer Patients: An Intervention Experience from the Perspective of Well-being and Quality of Life
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Context: Cancer is a major public health problem and health education can help improve the quality of life and the perception of well-being in cancer patients.
Objective: To establish the impact of educational workshops on the perception of well-being and quality of life in cancer patients at the SOLCA Chimborazo Hospital in Ecuador.
Method: A sample of 26 cancer patients who attended the SOLCA Chimborazo Hospital during a period of seven months were included.
The themes developed were healthy lifestyles and personal motivation.
The attendees were asked to take the SF-36 Health Survey questionnaire both at the beginning and the end of the project.
Results: The increase in the perception of well-being and quality of life after the intervention was statistically significant; an improvement was seen in all dimensions, particularly in Mental Health and Limitations by Emotional Problems.
In the healthy lifestyle workshops, the patients identified what constitutes an adequate diet, the importance of physical activity, and stress control.
The personal motivation workshops contributed to the progressive development of capacities to continue fighting for well-being, health, and life with the analysis of the testimonies.
Conclusion: The health education workshops had a positive influence on the perception of well-being and quality of life in cancer patients at the SOLCA Chimborazo Hospital.
Keywords: Health education, Cancer patients, Well-being, Quality of life.
Contexto: el Cáncer en un grave problema de salud pública.
La Educación para la Salud puede ser muy útil en la mejora de la calidad de vida a través de la percepción de bienestar en pacientes oncológicos.
Objetivo: establecer el impacto de talleres educativos en la percepción de bienestar y calidad de vida en los pacientes oncológicos del Hospital SOLCA Chimborazo en Ecuador.
Método: Se trabajó con una muestra de 26 pacientes oncológicos que asistieron regularmente al Hospital SOLCA Chimborazo en un periodo de siete meses.
Las temáticas desarrolladas fueron de estilos de vida saludables y motivación personal.
Se aplicó al inicio y al final del proyecto el cuestionario SF-36 Health Survey a los asistentes regulares.
Resultados: el incremento de la percepción de bienestar y calidad de vida después de la intervención es estadísticamente significativo, hubo mejoría en todas las dimensiones; particularmente en salud mental y limitaciones por problemas emocionales.
En los talleres de estilos de vida saludables los pacientes identificaron lo que constituye una adecuada alimentación, la importancia de la actividad física y el control del estrés.
En los talleres de motivación personal se contribuyó al progresivo desarrollo de capacidades para con el análisis de los testimonios seguir luchando por el bienestar, la salud y la vida.
Conclusión: Los talleres de Educación para la Salud influyeron positivamente en la percepción de bienestar y calidad de vida en los pacientes oncológicos del Hospital SOLCA Chimborazo.
Palabras Clave: Educación para la Salud, Pacientes oncológicos, Bienestar, Calidad de vida.

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