Predicting Quality of Life in Women with Breast Cancer Who Engage in Physical Exercise: The Role of Psychological Variables.

In this study, we aimed to conduct a descriptive analysis of the primary physiological and psychological factors influencing the quality of life in women with breast cancer who engage in physical exercise. The study examined the key psychological variables predicting patients' quality of life, perceived support from family and friends, and the perception of physical condition. The sample consisted of 46 women from Cáceres (Spain) aged between 30 and 75 years undergoing breast cancer treatment. The Functional Evaluation Scale in Cancer Therapy (FACT-B+4) was used to measure quality of life; the Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Scale was used to measure autonomy, competence, and social relationships; the Behavior Regulation Questionnaire in Exercise (BREQ-3) was used to measure the types of self-determined motivation for sports participation; the General Evaluation of Self-Esteem Scale was used to measure self-esteem; the International Fitness Scale (IFIS) was used to measure perceived physical condition; and the Perceived Autonomy Support Scale for Exercise Settings (PASSES) was used to measure the perceived autonomy support from family and friends. A multiple regression analysis revealed that perceived physical condition and self-esteem were significant positive predictors of a variance in quality of life, while intrinsic motivation did not significantly predict it. The findings underscore the importance of promoting autonomous motivation in patients to enhance their physical and psychological well-being through physical activity.

[Endometrial ablation: comparative study between hysteroscopic resection and Novasure system]. / Ablación endometrial: estudio comparativo entre la resección histeroscópica y el sistema Novasure.

BACKGROUND: Many women experience menorrhagia episodes resistant to medical treatment requiring definitive surgical treatment. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effectiveness of hysteroscopic endometrial resection versus Novasure system. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive and retrospective study comparing 20 patients who underwent endometrial ablation with Novasure vs 20 patients who underwent hysteroscopic endometrial resection. We analyzed the indication, age, time of surgery, the incidence of complications, satisfaction at 3, 6 and 12 months and technical failure. RESULTS: No significant differences were found in terms of failure to complete the technique, and satisfaction at 3, 6 and 12 months. But significant differences regarding the mean operation time, which was reduced to 15 minutes among Novasure system patients. This could influence the total costs of the procedure. CONCLUSION: There were no significant differences between the two methods in terms of efficacy and safety; however, the final costs seem to be higher for the Novasure system.