OBJECTIVES: To examine the significance of multimorbidity in breast cancer survivors, to explore multimorbidity in treatment decisions, and survivorship, and to consider multimorbidity assessment in clinical practice. DATA SOURCES: Literature review; clinical practice guidelines. CONCLUSION: Multimorbidity influences treatment decisions. Breast cancer survivors report greater multimorbidity compared with other cancer survivors. Multimorbidity increases with age; there may be racial and ethnic differences. Multimorbidity is associated with symptom burden, functional decline, low adherence to surveillance, and early retirement. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Clinical practice guidelines do not refer to multimorbidity and patient outcomes. Comprehensive geriatric assessment combined with survivorship care plan may be considered.
OBJECTIVES: To examine the significance of multimorbidity in breast cancer survivors, to explore multimorbidity in treatment decisions, and survivorship, and to consider multimorbidity assessment in clinical practice. DATA SOURCES: Literature review; clinical practice guidelines. CONCLUSION: Multimorbidity influences treatment decisions. Breast cancer survivors report greater multimorbidity compared with other cancer survivors. Multimorbidity increases with age; there may be racial and ethnic differences. Multimorbidity is associated with symptom burden, functional decline, low adherence to surveillance, and early retirement. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Clinical practice guidelines do not refer to multimorbidity and patient outcomes. Comprehensive geriatric assessment combined with survivorship care plan may be considered.
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