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Experiences of breast cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study

dc.contributor.coauthorSeven, Memnun
dc.contributor.departmentKUH (Koç University Hospital)
dc.contributor.departmentSchool of Medicine
dc.contributor.departmentSchool of Nursing
dc.contributor.kuauthorBağçivan, Gülcan
dc.contributor.kuauthorPaşalak, Şeyma İnciser
dc.contributor.kuauthorSelçukbiricik, Fatih
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dc.contributor.schoolcollegeinstituteSCHOOL OF NURSING
dc.contributor.schoolcollegeinstituteKUH (KOÇ UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL)
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dc.date.accessioned2024-11-09T11:50:22Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractPurpose: 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.
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dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s00520-021-06243-4
dc.identifier.eissn1433-7339
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dc.identifier.linkhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-021-06243-4
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dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14288/676
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dc.keywordsBreast cancer
dc.keywordsSurvivors
dc.keywordsThe COVID-19 pandemic
dc.keywordsExperience
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherSpringer
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dc.relation.urihttp://cdm21054.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/IR/id/9469
dc.sourceSupportive Care in Cancer
dc.subjectOncology
dc.subjectHealth care sciences and services
dc.subjectRehabilitation
dc.titleExperiences of breast cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study
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local.contributor.kuauthorBağçivan, Gülcan
local.contributor.kuauthorPaşalak, Şeyma İnciser
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local.contributor.kuauthorAydın, Yasemin
local.contributor.kuauthorSelçukbiricik, Fatih
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