Background: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Although breast cancer has increased in women, the mortality rate has decreased at the same time. Research shows that the quality of life of women is more or less affected by this disease, but the quality of life of patients can be improved by using scientific, organizational improvement, better diagnosis and new knowledge. Aim: The purpose of this research was to describe the quality of life of women with breastcancer in the palliative stage. Method: This research was conducted using a qualitative method based on a systematic reviewof seven scientific articles. These articles were analyzed using Friberg’s five-step analysis. Results: The results of this research make clear one main theme and four sub-themes. Based on the results of this research, the importance of communication in patient’s lives and cooperation with them is very vital. Physical changes in patients, living with guilt, emotional challenges and their evaluation of life are four sub-themes that affect quality of life of the patients. Conclusion: According to this research it is concluded that communication is an area that cannot be sufficiently considered. Nurses should ensure that the patient has access to relevant information. It should be added that coordination is required to ensure good care and thus a good quality of life.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:hv-19801 |
| Date | January 2023 |
| Creators | Hertzman, Anna, Sabit, Lima |
| Publisher | Högskolan Väst, Institutionen för hälsovetenskap |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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