Table 5 Patient-nominated Daily Routine Disruption Problems During and After Grade 4 Episodes of Chemotherapy-induced Neutropenia
From: Experiencing neutropenia: Quality of life interviews with adult cancer patients
Patient-nominated Daily Routine Disruption Problems | Frequency Per Interview (N = 100) n (%) | Frequency Per Patient (N = 34) n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Loss of daily routine ("Cannot live life like I used to") | 42 (42%) | 19 (56%) |
Unable to engage in normal physical activities | 39 (39%) | 19 (56%) |
Difficulties with household activities (eg cooking) | 34 (34%) | 19 (56%) |
Unable to work like before | 27 (27%) | 13 (38%) |
Laying around more and napping | 25 (22%) | 18 (53%) |
Unable to engage in normal non-physical hobbies | 23 (23%) | 16 (47%) |
Unable to attend religious services | 21 (21%) | 12 (35%) |
Difficulties with childcare | 9 (9%) | 6 (18 %) |