Quality of Life Among Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review
Bander Hammad M. Alblowi
Lincoln University College, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
ABSTRACT:
Background: The prevalence of breast cancer has been rising, making it crucial to understand the factors affecting the QOL of patients undergoing treatment and living with the disease. Methodology: The databases searched included the PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Science Direct yielding a total of 275 records. The stringent selection process, as outlined by the PRISMA guideline, ensured that the studies included in the review are of high quality and directly pertinent to the research objectives. Results: Of the 275 studies identified through database searching, only 5 studies were used in this systematic review. The 5 domains of the QOL in patients with breast cancer—physical, emotional, psychological, financial, and spiritual—provided an insightful overview of how different aspects of life are affected by this condition. Conclusion: The long-term physical impact and diverse emotional experiences of individuals through psychological interventions, while also performing a comprehensive financial analysis and investigating the outcomes of various spiritual practices were necessary to achieve the 5 QOL domains for breast cancer patients.
Published in: International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics (Volume 5, Issue 11, November 2024)
Page(s): 60-65
Date of Publication: 12/11/2024
Publisher: IJRAMT
Cite as: Bander Hammad M. Alblowi, “Quality of Life Among Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review,” in International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics, vol. 5, no. 11, pp. 60-65, November 2024.