Quality of life of breast cancer survivors: a comparative study of age cohorts.

Abstract:

:The aims of this study were to examine the differences between older and younger breast cancer survivors in perceived social support, uncertainty, quality of life (QOL), and selected demographic variables, and to explore the role of these variables in explaining and predicting QOL. A descriptive research design was used. A sample of 163 older and 129 younger breast cancer survivors was recruited from the New York metropolitan area. Participants completed the Social Support Questionnaire, Mishel Uncertainty in Illness Scale Community Form, and the Quality of Life Index-Cancer Version III. Significant differences between younger and older cohorts were found in total social support, spouse and nurse social support subscales, and socioeconomic and psychological/spiritual QOL subscales. Uncertainty, additional illnesses, social support, older age, surgical treatment, and mastectomy were significant predictors of QOL. Understanding differences in perceived social support, uncertainty, and QOL of breast cancer survivors within a context of psychosocial stage and place in life may likely facilitate healthcare to better enhance QOL outcomes. Awareness of factors predictive of QOL will help breast cancer survivors in maintaining an acceptable QOL.

journal_name

Cancer Nurs

journal_title

Cancer nursing

authors

Sammarco A

doi

10.1097/NCC.0b013e31819e23b7

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2009-09-01 00:00:00

pages

347-56; quiz 357-8

issue

5

eissn

0162-220X

issn

1538-9804

journal_volume

32

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