Abstract
Research has shown that self-esteem and hopefulness are positively related among female childhood cancer survivors (CCS) and contribute to their health-related quality of life (HRQOL). HRQOL remains a significant outcome of treatment for CCS. This study examined the relationships among self-esteem, hopefulness, and HRQOL in young adult female CCS to inform the development of evidence-based practice guidelines for pediatric oncology nursing practice. An online survey was conducted with a sample of young adult female CCS from 58 treatment centers across the United States at 4 time points: at baseline and at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months after initial measurement time. The relationships between self-esteem, hopefulness, and HRQOL were statistically significant (Time 1, P =.05; Times 2, 3, and 4, P =.01) across all measurement times. These findings identify hopefulness and self-esteem as determinants of HRQOL and suggest that caring practices among pediatric oncology nurses that support psychosocial adjustment through promoting self-esteem and hopefulness have the potential to support HRQOL among young adult female CCS. These outcomes support the development of evidence-based practice guidelines to influence HRQOL outcomes among these survivors.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 90-97 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2017 |
Keywords
- adolescents and young adults
- psychosocial
- quality of life
- survivorship
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics
- Oncology(nursing)