Table 8 Patient-nominated Social Relationship Changes During and After Grade 4 Episodes of Chemotherapy-induced Neutropenia
From: Experiencing neutropenia: Quality of life interviews with adult cancer patients
Patient-nominated Social Relationship Changes | Frequency Per Interview (N = 100) n (%) | Frequency Per Patient (N = 34) n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Decreased social contacts and activity | 38 (38%) | 20 (59%) |
Avoiding crowds | 17 (17%) | 11 (32%) |
Other people getting on my nerves | 10 (10%) | 8 (24%) |
Feeling lonely and isolated | 6 (6%) | 6 (18%) |
Withdrawing and keeping to myself | 6 (6%) | 4 (12%) |