Interventions to Improve Quality of Life Among Patients with Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review

Aep Maulid Mulyana; Hesti Platini; Risma Dwi Nur Pratiwi; Sidik Maulana

Authors

Aep Maulid Mulyana Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9201-1441
Hesti Platini Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5145-0605
Risma Dwi Nur Pratiwi Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8498-2245
Sidik Maulana Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4520-1650

Keywords:

Interventions, Breast Cancer, Quality of Life

Abstract

Breast cancer is the most common cancer that affects women and can impact the quality of life (QoL) of patients. Objective: The aim of this study is to identify interventions to improve the QoL of breast cancer patients. Method: This study uses a systematic scoping review approach on Pubmed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and ScienceDirect with a publication range of articles from 2018-2022, full-text articles, and randomized controlled trials. The quality assessment of the study uses critical appraisal checklist tools for randomized controlled trial research from the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Results: Overall, 11 studies found interventions that are effective in improving the QoL of breast cancer patients, including nutritional counseling, Qigong, Yoga, music therapy, lymphedema self-management education, adapted physical activity and diet "APAD," patient-centered self-management support programs, Calorie Restriction and Synbiotics (CRS), and patient navigation. Recommendation: Our study highlights the potential of self-management approaches to improve the QoL of breast cancer patients. These findings can be a recommendation for nurses and other healthcare professionals in determining interventions to improve the QoL of breast cancer patients.

Author Biographies

Aep Maulid Mulyana, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran

Hesti Platini, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran

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