Research Article
Needs and Self-Care Efficacy for Cancer Patients Suffering from Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Table 4
Level of independence in Basic Efficacy of Daily Living (ADLs) among study patients.
| Items | Completely dependent | Need assistant | Independent | N | % | N | % | N | % |
| Transferring from the seat or bed | 0 | 0.0 | 28 | 18.7 | 122 | 81.3∗ | Travelling | 1 | 0.7 | 104 | 69.3∗ | 45 | 30.0 | Dressing | 0 | 0.0 | 33 | 22.0 | 117 | 78.0∗ | Feeding | 0 | 0.0 | 6 | 4.0 | 144 | 96.0∗ | Bathing | 0 | 0.0 | 69 | 46.0 | 81 | 54.0 | Toileting | 0 | 0.0 | 10 | 6.7 | 140 | 93.3∗ | Food preparation | 33 | 22.0 | 112 | 74.7∗ | 5 | 3.3 | Ability to use telephone | 10 | 6.7 | 25 | 16.7 | 115 | 76.7∗ | Shopping | 31 | 20.7 | 112 | 74.7∗ | 7 | 4.7 | Housekeeping | 45 | 30.0 | 103 | 68.7∗ | 2 | 1.3 | Responsibility of own medication | 4 | 2.7 | 67 | 44.7 | 79 | 52.7 | Handle the finance | 10 | 6.7 | 109 | 72.7∗ | 31 | 20.7 |
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