Biopsychosocial Needs of Patients with Leukemia Undergoing Chemotherapy

Abd Elhamid, Mohamed Mamdouh; Shaker, Manal Saad; Asker, Ashery Ashery

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2025.450273

Biopsychosocial Needs of Patients with Leukemia Undergoing Chemotherapy

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ 1Nursing specialist at Tamia general hospital, Fayoum 2Master Degree in Nursing Sciences, Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University

² 4Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University

10.21608/tsnj.2025.450273

Abstract

Background: Leukemia patients who receive chemotherapy experience a range
of biopsychosocial needs that require comprehensive care. These needs include
managing physical side effects like fatigue and pain, addressing emotional
distress like anxiety. In addition to, depression, and navigating social challenges
related to work, finances, and social support. Aim: This study was conducted to
assess biopsychosocial needs of patients with leukemia undergoing
chemotherapy. Design: A descriptive exploratory design was utilized in this
study. Setting: The study was conducted at outpatient and inpatient units in
Fayoum cancer center at Fayoum governorate, Egypt. Subjects: A Purposive
sample of (60) patients who have leukemia undergoing chemotherapy. Tools
for data collection: It included 1) a structured interviewing questionnaire, and
2) functional disability and handicap the patient evaluation. Results: Majority
(81.7%) of the studied patients had low biopsychosocial needs levels and the
minority (18.3%) of the studied patients had moderate biopsychosocial needs
levels. Conclusion: There was strong positive correlation between total
biopsychosocial needs, physical needs, psychological needs, social needs and
spiritual needs. While, there was negative correlation between physical needs,
psychological needs, social needs and spiritual needs. Recommendations:
Patients should get continual individualized educational sessions accompanied
by written materials before and after treatment, as well as during follow-up
appointments.