Factors Affecting Quality of Life for Korean American Cancer Survivors: An Integrative Review Journal Article

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Authors: Yoon, H; Chatters, L; Kao, T. S.; Saint-Arnault, D; Northouse, L
Article Title: Factors Affecting Quality of Life for Korean American Cancer Survivors: An Integrative Review
Abstract: PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION: Understanding of Korean American cancer survivors' quality of life (QOL) within a cultural context is limited. This article examines factors associated with the QOL of Korean American cancer survivors.. LITERATURE SEARCH: A systematic literature search was conducted of PubMed, CINAHL(R), Google Scholar, and EBSCO databases from January 2000 to January 2014.. DATA EVALUATION: The studies were assessed for the relevance to the purpose of the review. Each study was rated on a two-point scale using an 11-item quality criteria checklist.. SYNTHESIS: The 13 studies that met the criteria for inclusion included 7 descriptive, 5 qualitative, and 1 mixed-method. . CONCLUSIONS: Social support, communication, and acculturation were key factors associated with Korean Americans' QOL. Cultural differences were evident for Korean Americans versus other Asian American ethnic groups.. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: More innovative and culturally driven research is needed to understand each minority group's cultural barriers, as well as to improve cancer survivors' QOL. Improving the doctor-patient relationship is critical to promoting better cancer experiences for Korean American cancer survivors.
Journal Title: Oncology nursing forum
Volume: 43
Issue: 3
ISSN: 1538-0688; 0190-535X
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: United States
Date Published: 2016
Start Page: E132
End Page: 42
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.1188/16.ONF.E132-E142
Notes: LR: 20160521; GR: R25 GM058641/GM/NIGMS NIH HHS/United States; JID: 7809033; NIHMS782380; OID: NLM: NIHMS782380 [Available on 05/01/17]; OID: NLM: PMC4873955 [Available on 05/01/17]; OTO: NOTNLM; PMCR: 2017/05/01 00:00; ppublish