Memnun Seven1, Gülcan Bagcivan2, Seyma Inciser Pasalak2, Gozde Oz3, Yasemin Aydin3, Fatih Selcukbiricik3,4. 1. University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Nursing, 230 Skinner Hall, 651 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA. memnunseven@gmail.com. 2. School of Nursing, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey. 3. Koç University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. 4. School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study aimed to explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life of breast cancer survivors. METHODS: This qualitative descriptive study included 18 breast cancer survivors who completed cancer treatment within the last five years in Istanbul, Turkey. A directed content analysis was performed using the quality-of-life domains as guiding themes. RESULTS: The mean age was 51 ± 5.9, and the average months since active treatment were 26.5 ± 9.8 (9-48). Six themes and associated categories are as follows: Physical functioning; Changes in physical activity and weight, new physical symptoms, Role functioning; Work-life, changes in household chores, Emotional functioning; Emotional changes, fear of having the COVID-19 infection, Cognitive Functioning; Risk Perception about the COVID-19 infection, reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic' measures, Social Functioning; Familial relationship changes, social interactions, General Health/Utilization of Healthcare services; Changes in routine follow-ups, changes in diet. CONCLUSION: Breast cancer survivors had different challenges causing new physical and psychological symptoms such as lymphedema, pain, burnout, and anxiety that may have long-term effects on their quality of life.
PURPOSE: This study aimed to explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life of breast cancer survivors. METHODS: This qualitative descriptive study included 18 breast cancer survivors who completed cancer treatment within the last five years in Istanbul, Turkey. A directed content analysis was performed using the quality-of-life domains as guiding themes. RESULTS: The mean age was 51 ± 5.9, and the average months since active treatment were 26.5 ± 9.8 (9-48). Six themes and associated categories are as follows: Physical functioning; Changes in physical activity and weight, new physical symptoms, Role functioning; Work-life, changes in household chores, Emotional functioning; Emotional changes, fear of having the COVID-19infection, Cognitive Functioning; Risk Perception about the COVID-19infection, reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic' measures, Social Functioning; Familial relationship changes, social interactions, General Health/Utilization of Healthcare services; Changes in routine follow-ups, changes in diet. CONCLUSION:Breast cancer survivors had different challenges causing new physical and psychological symptoms such as lymphedema, pain, burnout, and anxiety that may have long-term effects on their quality of life.
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Breast cancer; Experience; Survivors; The COVID-19 pandemic
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