GAMBARAN KUALITAS HIDUP PASIEN KANKER DENGAN STOMA PERMANEN: KUALITAS HIDUP PASIEN KANKER KOLOREKTAL

The life of a colorectal cancer patient with a permanent stoma is not easy. The condition of the disease is uncertain and can get worse every day, the pain that continues to be felt and limitations in life perceived by cancer patients forever, especially with the presence of a stoma which is a limitation for patients in their daily lives. To be able to live their life to the fullest, cancer patients need to improve their quality of life so that it can become meaningful. The purpose of this study is to describe the quality of life in colorectal cancer patients with permanent stomas. This research was conducted using qualitative research methods with a phenomenological approach. This study was conducted using 3 research informants who were colorectal cancer patients with permanent stomas. The data analysis technique used is deductive analysis technique. The data collection method used was semi-structured interviews. The results of the study show that there are four aspects in quality of life, namely, physical health such as pain perceived, psychological such as negative or positive feelings, social relations such as relationships with the social environment, environment such as perceptions of housing or finances. The findings of a new theme, namely self-acceptance, selfacceptance see how the patient accepts his condition and illness. Factors that affect quality of life are cancer stage, length of time diagnosed with cancer, age, education and occupation.