Differences in the quality of life of women before and after breast reconstruction measured with the use of EORTC QLQ-C 30 and EORTC QLQ-BR 23 scale

Szadowska-Szlachetka, Zdzisława; Stanisławek, Andrzej; Charzyńska‐Gula, Marianna; Kachaniuk, Hanna; Muzyczka, Katarzyna; Kocka, Katarzyna

doi:10.5114/pm.2013.36595

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“…The study conducted by Bąk-Sosnowska does not confirm the correlation between having a life partner with support offered by him and the fact of accepting the disease [17]. The patients with the higher education level are characterised by more optimistic evaluation of their own opportunities and more care for their health in comparison to women with lower education [18,19,31].…”

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Health factors among women after mastectomy

Pacian¹,

Kulik²,

Skórzyńska³

et al. 2013

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SummaryIntroduction: The need for pro-health behaviour emerges most frequently in situations of a life change, a disease or an increased risk of falling ill. Cancer usually leads to abandonment or limitation of the life activity pursued so far. Pro-health behaviour is one of the necessary conditions of returning to fitness. Poland belongs to a group of countries with an average incidence of breast cancer, but the awareness level of disease prevention is still insufficient. Mastectomy is a strenuous treatment for a woman, both physically and psychologically, and the new situation demands change in the previous way of life.Aim of the study: The main objective of the paper was to evaluate health factors among women after mastectomy.Material and methods: The researched material was collected using standardized research tools: Health Behaviour Inventory and List of Health Criteria. The research was conducted among 104 women after radical treatment of breast cancer.Results: The dominant type of health behaviour was preventive behaviour (M = 3.72), while correct dietary habits were the least valued (M = 3.01). Differences were pointed out in valuing health by the respondents, depending on the examined demographic features.Conclusions: The general health behaviour was at a level above the average (M = 86.09). A relation of demographic features to preferred health behaviour was observed, according to the education level (r s = -0.22) and duration of the disease (r s = 0.24). The respondents put the highest value on health understood as a condition (M = 1.36) and not as an effect of conscious actions, and identified it with the ability to enjoy life.Key words: mastectomy, health behaviours, health determinants, lifestyle, women. StreszczenieWstęp: Potrzeba zachowań prozdrowotnych pojawia się najczęściej w sytuacjach zmiany życiowej, choroby lub zwiększonego ryzyka zachorowania. Choroba nowotworowa powoduje zwykle zaniechanie bądź ograniczenie dotychczasowej aktywności życiowej. Zachowania prozdrowotne są jednym z niezbędnych warunków powrotu do sprawności. Polska należy do grupy krajów o średniej zapadalności na nowotwór piersi, jednak poziom świadomo-ści profilaktyki w tym zakresie wciąż jest niedostateczny. Mastektomia jest zabiegiem obciążającym dla kobiety zarówno somatycznie, jak i psychicznie, a nowa sytuacja wymusza zmianę dotychczasowego trybu życia.Cel pracy: Ocena uwarunkowań zdrowia wśród kobiet po mastektomii. Materiał i metody: Materiał badawczy zebrano, wykorzystując narzędzia standaryzowane: Inwentarz zachowań zdrowotnych oraz Listę kryteriów zdrowia. Badania przeprowadzone zostały wśród 104 kobiet po radykalnym leczeniu raka piersi.Wyniki: Dominującym rodzajem zachowań zdrowotnych były zachowania profilaktyczne (M = 3,72), zaś najniżej ocenianym: prawidłowe nawyki żywieniowe (M = 3,01). Wykazano istnienie różnic w wartościowaniu zdrowia przez respondentki w zależności od badanych cech demograficznych.Wnioski: Respondentki osiągnęły ogólny wynik zachowań zdrowotnych na poziomie ponadprzeciętnym (M = 86,09)....

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Health factors among women after mastectomy

Pacian¹,

Kulik²,

Skórzyńska³

et al. 2013

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“…According to many researchers, there is no relationship between the quality of life and the type of surgical treatment of breast cancer applied [28,15,29]. In their study, Miśkiewicz et al confirmed that women after mastectomy who decided against breast reconstruction had a decreased quality of life, and consequently, satisfaction with life [30].…”

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Surgical method of treatment and level of satisfaction with life among women diagnosed with breast cancer, according to time elapsed since performance of surgery

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Karwat

et al. 2018

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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“…32,33 In addition, GBC diagnoses generally elicited negative emotions among the participants in this study, which is similar to previous studies. 34,35 There were appraisals of losses of control over their own lives from their cancer diagnoses 36 and different individualized coping mechanisms that were used by women in this study.…”

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The Experiences and Support Needs of Women With Gestational Breast Cancer in Singapore

Liow

Choo

et al. 2020

Cancer Nurs

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Background Gestational breast cancer is diagnosed during pregnancy or within the first postpartum year. There is a lack of studies on the experiences of ethnically diverse Asian women with gestational breast cancer. Objective The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of Asian women with gestational breast cancer so necessary support can be rendered. Methods This qualitative descriptive study used purposive sampling to recruit 7 women with gestational breast cancer who were following up at the breast center of a tertiary women's hospital in Singapore. Semistructured, individual, face-to-face, audio-recorded interviews were used to explore the in-depth experiences of these women. Data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results Three main themes emerged from the thematic analysis: (1) being a sick woman, (2) juggling between being a mother and a patient, and (3) seeking normalcy. Women had to contend with disruptive changes from gestational breast cancer, both emotionally and physically. They were constantly distressed by their altered body images, and family support was vital to help these women cope with their treatments. Alternative support sources included healthcare professionals and the Internet. Conclusion Gestational breast cancer experiences varied based on the women's encounter perceptions and existing support. Their experiences may be improved through further support to mediate their coping efforts. Future quantitative and qualitative research should explore and evaluate the various aspects of the long-term disease and psychosocial effects of gestational breast cancer. Implications for Practice Hospitals should include support strategies in antenatal classes and postnatal workshops to lessen disruptions of the motherhood experiences.

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Differences in the quality of life of women before and after breast reconstruction measured with the use of EORTC QLQ-C 30 and EORTC QLQ-BR 23 scale

Cited by 6 publications

References 9 publications

Health factors among women after mastectomy

Health factors among women after mastectomy

Surgical method of treatment and level of satisfaction with life among women diagnosed with breast cancer, according to time elapsed since performance of surgery

The Experiences and Support Needs of Women With Gestational Breast Cancer in Singapore

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