scholarly journals Dance/Movement Therapy as an Intervention in Breast Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Natalja Fatkulina ◽  
Vaiva Hendrixson ◽  
Alona Rauckiene-Michealsson ◽  
Justina Kievisiene ◽  
Arturas Razbadauskas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Movement Therapy ◽  
Dance Movement Therapy ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Dance Movement ◽  
The Impact

Aim. In this paper, we systematically review the evidence looking at the effect of dance/movement therapy (DMT) and mental health outcomes and quality of life in breast cancer patients. Method. The literature search was done with the databases PubMed (MEDLINE), EBSCO, and Cochrane Central by using the following search words: “dancing/dance/movement therapy,” “breast cancer/neoplasms/carcinoma/tumour” or “mammary cancer,” “mental health,” and “quality of life.” Ninety-four articles were found. Only empirical interventional studies (N = 6) were selected for the review: randomised controlled trials (RCT) (n = 5) and non-RCT (n = 1). PRISMA guidelines were used. Results. Data from 6 studies including 385 participants who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, were of an average age of 55.7 years, and had participated in DMT programmes for 3–24 weeks were analysed. In each study, the main outcomes that were measured were quality of life, physical activity, stress, and emotional and social well-being. Different questionnaires were used for the evaluation of outcomes. The mental health of the participants who received DMT intervention improved: they reported a better quality of life and decreased stress, symptoms, and fatigue. Conclusion. We found only six studies for review, and some had a small number of participants. However, our findings indicate that DMT could be successfully used as a complimentary therapy in addition to standard cancer treatment for improving the quality of life and mental health of women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. More research is needed to evaluate the complexity of the impact of complimentary therapies. It is possible that DMT could be more effective if used with other therapies.

scholarly journals Effect of different modalities of treatment on the quality of life of breast cancer patients in Egypt

1997 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-81
Author(s):  
Fatma M. El Sharkawi ◽  
Mahmoud F. Sakr ◽  
Hoda Y. Atta ◽  
Hafez M. Ghanem
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Adjuvant Therapy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Therapy ◽  
Egyptian Women ◽  
The Impact

The impact of breast cancer therapy on the quality of life [QL] of Egyptian women was studied. Patients were divided into four groups:1:mastectomy alone;2:surgery plus radiotherapy;3:surgery plus chemotherapy;and 4:triple modality. The results revealed that all the four domains of QL of women having adjuvant therapy [groups 2, 3, or 4] were significantly altered compared to those who underwent mastectomy alone. Triple modality adversely affected global QL the most compared to radiotherapy or chemotherapy;radiotherapy had significantly less effect on QL compared to chemotherapy. Triple modality predicted the worst QL. QL measures should be incorporated with the traditional end points for evaluation of treatment and patients given health education on the effects of each therapy

scholarly journals Impact of Comorbidities on Quality Of Life in Breast Cancer Patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 01 (04) ◽  
pp. 025-028
Author(s):  
Monica Irukulla ◽  
Rama Vaghmare ◽  
Deepa Joseph ◽  
Syed Ahmed ◽  
Jyothi Jonnadula ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
The Impact

AbstractIntroduction: Comorbidities are common among cancer patients and with an aging population are becoming more prevalent. These can potentially affect the stage at diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of people with cancer. Despite the intimate relationship between comorbidity and cancer, there is limited consensus on how to record, interpret or manage comorbidities in the context of cancer. Addressing the impact of comorbid conditions in cancer patients warrants improvement in the evidence base from which to make treatment decisions for those with comorbidities.Methods: In this prospective study, 64 patients with breast cancer, underwent QOL assessment using FACT –B questionnaire at three time points- pre-radiation and three and six months post radiation.Results: 29(46%) patients had comorbidities of which 23 (35%) had cardiovascular comorbidities and 6 had other comorbidities. The co-morbidities were negatively associated with multiple domains of quality of life, including physical functioning, general health, bodily pain. Patients with diabetes and hypertension had significantly lower scores in physical functioning in comparison to patients without diabetes and hypertension, but improved after treatment. In majority of patients the overall scores were less in patients with co-morbidities compared to patients without any co-morbidity.Conclusion: Comorbidities can significantly affect the quality of life in patients with comorbidities. Hence greater research into the QOL issues for better patient care and symptom management especially during the transitioning phase from active care to follow up will help clinicians improve the quality of care and interdisciplinary co-ordination.

The Rorschach Ink-Blot Test as an Instrument for Evaluating Quality of Life in Breast-Cancer Victims

2005 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-138
Author(s):  
G. Marchioro ◽  
F. Barbato ◽  
G. Azzarello ◽  
O. Vinante
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Breast Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Adjustment Disorder ◽  
Rorschach Test ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
The Impact

Background. The psychological discomfort associated to breast-cancer diagnosis and related treatments is universally recognized. However homogeneous modalities of intervention are lacking. The questionnaires are the most employed tools to analyze pre-morbidity personality traits and the quality of life of cancer patients, but they lack valid indicators of the patients' overall quality of life. On the other hand, counseling along with administered psychological tests allows listening and mutual relationship between patient and examiner. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the Rorschach test, a multidimensional method of collecting data on personality functioning, as an instrument to assess mood disorders, object relation, self-image and quality of life in breast cancer patients. Methods. 135 consecutive women affected by operable breast cancer underwent psychological counseling and the Rorschach test within 2–4 weeks after surgery. Results of the test were interpreted according to the structural and experiential approaches. The discrimination between “compact” and “noncompact” tables makes it possible to study the changes of patients identity during the illness, while the Experienced Stimulation and Experience Actual indices, providing information about the patient's coping to therapeutic approach, were calculated according to the Exner system. The records from a sample of 60 healthy women, equally distributed in three age groups (< 50, 50–59, > 60) coming from the same Italian region (regional sample) and the results from 736 nonpatient Italian subjects (national sample) were used as controls. Results. Quantitative results were comparable within groups, except for parameters of cognitive characteristics regulating the approach to reality (G, G+, F+, Anat, Ban). No patient fulfilled the parameter configuration corresponding to depressive disorder, but alexithymia with a state reaction interpreted as an adjustment disorder with depressive mood was recorded. This trait was correlated with lower educational levels and increasing age.

Chronic Arm Morbidity After Curative Breast Cancer Treatment: Prevalence and Impact on Quality of Life

2002 ◽  
Vol 20 (20) ◽  
pp. 4242-4248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Winkle Kwan ◽  
Jeremy Jackson ◽  
Lorna M. Weir ◽  
Carol Dingee ◽  
Greg McGregor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Arm Morbidity ◽  
The Impact

PURPOSE: To determine the prevalence of and contributing factors for chronic arm morbidity including lymphedema in breast cancer patients after treatment and to assess the impact of arm morbidity on quality of life (QOL). PATIENTS AND METHODS: A four-question screening questionnaire was developed and mailed to a random sample of 744 breast cancer patients treated curatively in two cancer centers from 1993 to 1997. Patients were without recurrence and at least 2 years from diagnosis. Respondents were classified as with or without arm-related symptoms on the basis of the survey. Stratified random samples from each group were then invited for a detailed assessment of their symptoms and signs, including the presence of lymphedema. Their QOL was assessed by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QOL Questionnaire C-30 and by a detailed arm problem questionnaire that assessed various aspects of daily arm functioning. RESULTS: Approximately half of all screened patients were symptomatic and 12.5% of all assessed patients had lymphedema. Axillary dissection (AD) and axillary radiotherapy (RT) after dissection were statistically significantly related to the occurrence of arm symptoms (odds ratio for AD = 3.3, P < .001; odds ratio for RT = 3.1, P < .001). Symptomatic patients and patients with lymphedema both had impaired QOL compared with asymptomatic patients. CONCLUSION: Treatment for breast cancer is associated with considerable arm morbidity, which has a negative impact on QOL. Arm morbidity should be carefully monitored in future studies involving local treatment modalities for breast cancer.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document