Information and rehabilitation needs of Indian breast cancer patients: Report of a cross-sectional study.
Indian J Cancer
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2014 Jul-Sep; 51(3): 262-266
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Breast cancer causes significant disruption to the quality of life (QOL) of its patients, which is compounded further by lack of information and adequate facilities for rehabilitation. Materials andMethods:
This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in women who had completed their Primary treatment of breast cancer. The QOL was assessed by Functional assessment of cancer therapy-breast (FACT-B) version 4, and information and rehabilitation needs were enquired about in a semi-structured interview.Results:
A total of 154 patients were enrolled and divided into three groups according to the time elapsed after initial treatment; Group I 1-2 years, Group II 2-5 years, Group III >5 years The FACT-B mean scores were; Group I (n = 64) 79.06 ± 14.60; Group II (n = 48) 85.75 ± 20.15; and Group III (n = 42) 89.83 ± 12.80. Patients in Group I scored lowest on physical well-being subscale, Group II on breast specific subscale and Group III on Social well-being subscale. Pain, lack of energy, inability to meet the needs of the family, fear that the condition will get worse and loss of body image were significant factors contributing to poor QOL. Analysis of interviewshowed many unmet information needs. Main rehabilitation needs were effective treatment of physical symptoms and counselling about body image issues and sexual dysfunctions. Easy availability of clinical and social support services were major felt needs in the long-term follow-up.Conclusions:
Targeted Interventions are needed to address issues relating to QOL and rehabilitation needs of breast cancer patients.
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Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Reabilitação
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Neoplasias da Mama
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Estudos Transversais
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Adulto
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Disseminação de Informação
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Índia
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
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Pesquisa qualitativa
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Cancer
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
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