ArticleAsia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing
Skin-related Quality of Life among Midwestern US Community-based Women with Breast Cancer Experiencing Radiodermatitis.
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- Quality of life assessment instruments for radiodermatitis in cancer patients: scoping review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem · 2025Article
- The Impact of Dermatologic Adverse Events on the Quality of Life of Oncology Patients: A Review of the Literature.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2024Review
- Clinical factors affecting the determination of radiotherapy-induced skin toxicity in breast cancer.Radiation oncology journal · 2021Article
- The Impact of Acne, Atopic Dermatitis, Skin Toxicities and Scars on Quality of Life and the Importance of a Holistic Treatment Approach.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2021Review
- The Relevance of Assessing Subjective Experiences of Skin Toxicity During Adjuvant Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer.Frontiers in oncology · 2021Article
- Magnetic nanofibers based bandage for skin cancer treatment: a non-invasive hyperthermia therapy.Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2020Article
- Using the Dermatology Life Quality Index to Assess How Breast Radiodermatitis Affects Patients' Quality of Life.Breast cancer : basic and clinical research · 2019Article
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Abstract
objectiveLittle is known about the skin-related quality of life (QOL) among women receiving external radiotherapy (EBT) and who experience breast radiodermatitis. This pilot study aimed to describe the thoughts and experiences of women experiencing breast radiodermatitis of the breast at a comprehensive community cancer program.
methodsA printed survey was used to solicit feedback on the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) during the 5
resultsTwenty-eight women provided a response to the "most important" question. Sixty narratives led to the identification of 35 codes and six themes during content analysis. Themes included perspectives on having radiodermatitis, sensations caused by radiodermatitis, knowledge, and preparation for radiotherapy, prevention of radiodermatitis, emotions induced by skin changes, and physical appearance of the breast skin.
conclusionsThe study results provide a glimpse into the perceptions of skin-related QOL among community-dwelling women who experienced breast radiodermatitis. Some women expressed that radiodermatitis had a profound impact on their QOL while other were surprised that EBT was easy compared to chemotherapy. Our findings parallel those found in a previous study conducted in an urban setting. Results provide insight into the thoughts and needs of women undergoing breast EBT. Assessing individual differences in skin-related QOL can provide needed information for tailoring care to the unique needs of each woman. Additional studies focusing specifically on skin-related QOL are needed.
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