تقييم انتشار الأعراض وجودة الحياة بين الناجين من السرطان في عُمان

Purpose: To assess the prevalence and characteristics of symptoms and quality of life (QoL) among cancer survivors in Oman. Methods: A cross-sectional correlational descriptive design was employed in three major healthcare settings in Muscat, Oman. Results: The sample comprise 292 cancer survivors with an average age of 47.9?years (SD?=?13.0) and a mean survival period of 2.5?years (SD?=?3.3). The most reported symptoms were lack of energy (55.1%), numbness or tingling (53.8%), pain (53.1%), and worrying (51.7%), with an average of 10.9 symptoms per survivor. The overall QoL score was 23.9 (SD?=?5.0), with the highest scores in the family (25.5, SD?=?5.8) and psychological/spiritual (25.1, SD?=?5.8) domains. Employment, marital status, and higher income were significant predictors of better QoL, while multiple treatments and high psychological symptoms were linked to poorer QoL. Conclusion: This study highlights the significant symptom burden and its impact on QoL among cancer survivors in Oman. Tailored interventions addressing both physical and psychological needs are essential to enhance survivors? QoL.