Quality Of Life of Cancer Patients in Malaysia: A literature review
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Measuring quality of life provides information helpful for cancer patients. However, facts about the quality of life and its associated factors among cancer patients in Malaysia are inconclusive. The aim of this review of literature is to evaluate the quality of life of cancer patients and its associated factors. Based on this review of the literature, it identified 19 studies. Associated factors effecting quality of life of cancer patients include socio-demographic, health related, psychological issues. In conclusion, there is a need for further research to focus on developing effective interventions to enhance the patients' quality of life.
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