The Effect of Mandala Coloring on Quality of Life in Cancer Patients

This study aims to determine the effect of mandala coloring on the quality of life incancer patients. Conducting a quasi‐experimental design with a pretest‐posttest controlgroup, the study will involve a total of 76 cancer patients hospitalized in an oncologyward. Participants will be assigned to either the experimental (mandala) group or thecontrol group. At the baseline, data will be collected face‐to‐face using a PatientInformation Form and the EORTC QLQ‐C30 Version 3.0 Quality of Life Scale. Patients in theexperimental group will be provided with a mandala coloring book and colored pencils, andthey will practice mandala coloring for 30 minutes, at least twice a week, over a 3‐weekperiod. The control group will receive routine clinical care with no intervention. After3 weeks, the EORTC QLQ‐C30 scale will be re‐administered to both groups to evaluate andcompare changes in their quality of life.