THE IMPACT OF ATTITUDE TOWARDS DISEASE OUTCOME OF ORAL CANCER SURVIOUR PATIENT

Abstract

In current situation cancer become more serious disease because of changes in lifestyle status. The
purpose of the study was to assess the impact attitude on disease outcome of oral cancer survivors. Oral cancer
also most common type of cancer that leads to lots of changes in person’s life such as anxiety, depression and
loss of social support and etc. After the diagnosis of cancer the person may feel emotional distress and depressed
about the sudden changes in life. Material and method: Quantitative approach, Prospective research design was
used in the study. By using purposive sampling technique, 30 participant was selected and collected the data by
using the tool modified attitude rating scale and checklist of symptoms of oral cancer. Follow up process was
done by using same checklist of oral cancer symptoms for 3 months. The participant was divided in 3 group:
positive attitude, negative attitude and neutral attitude as per the score of modified attitude scale. Result: The
data was analysed by Friedman’s 2-Way ANOVA test. Result revealed that person with positive attitude had
good treatment outcome as compare to negative attitude group and neutral attitude group. Conclusion: The
study concluded that psychological intervention is necessary for overall treatment of person with cancer.
Intervention for maintain good mental health is prioritize by the physician for good treatment outcome.