Title: Survey on the Influence of Pain on Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients
Abstract: Objective To identify the perception of pain among breast cancer patients and their quality of life, and to assess the influence of pain on their quality of life. Methods We did a cross-sectional study. A face-to-face survey was administered to 200 breast cancer patients, using two scales: Chinese Cancer Pain Assessment Tool (CCPAT) and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (Version 3) [EORTIC QLQ-C30]. Results Among the 200 breast cancer patients, 84 suffered from pain, while 116 did not. In regard to quality of life, the scores of physical function, role function and social function were higher among women without pain than among those in the pain group (P0.05). There were no significant differences in scores of emotional function, cognitive function and global quality of life between the two groups (P0.05). There was a significant negative correlation between pain and quality of life in the pain group, the non-pain group and the whole sample (r= –0.731, P0.001). Conclusion Pain has negative effects on physical function, role function and social function of breast cancer patients. The exacerbation of pain is associated with a decreased global quality of life for breast cancer patients.
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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