A Study on Behaviors for Preventing Recurrence and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors / 간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
;
: 187-194, 2008.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-226229
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was to identify behaviors preventing the recurrence of breast cancer and the level of quality of life.METHODS:
This descriptive study was conducted using a structured questionnaire from November 1, 2006 to December 25, 2006 . One hundred and twenty two women breast cancer survivors were recruited by convenience sampling.RESULTS:
The most frequent behavior for preventing recurrence of the breast cancer was dietary treatment (90.9%) and exercise (86.8%) was the second behavior. In addition, most of them perceived these behaviors as 'very effective' (82.8%). The degree of the quality of life of a breast cancer survivor was 5.34 point indicating a 'medium level'.CONCLUSION:
Breast cancer survivors pursued various behaviors for preventing recurrence of breast cancer. Therefore, the nursing interventions should be focused on a systematic educational approach considering healthy behaviors to prevent breast cancer recurrence for breast cancer survivors.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Recurrence
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Breast Neoplasms
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Health Behavior
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Demography
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Data Interpretation, Statistical
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Survivors
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Dietary Supplements
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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