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Impact of pain on functional status and quality of life in Jordanian women with breast cancer

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  • Nijmeh AL-Atiyyat
  • Hanan Fakhri Salem
  • Ammar Hisham Mustafa Hamam

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Background: Currently, breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer affecting women, and the number of newly diagnosed cases continues to increase both in Jordan and globally. Upon receiving a cancer diagnosis, the suffering experienced by patients intensifies as they grapple with the debilitating side effects that hinder their ability to carry out routine activities. Purpose: This study aims to assess the impact of cancer pain on functional status and quality of life (QOL) among Jordanian women with breast cancer. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design and structured interviews were conducted in the Oncology Unit at Al-Bashir Hospital with a sample of 150 eligible Jordanian women with breast cancer who provided data on pain and functional status, and QOL using four Arabic questionnaires (brief pain inventory, functional status SF-12 questionnaire, and quality of life index) to measure pain and functional status and QOL, descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression statistical test were utilized to analyze the study data. Results: A Significant positive correlation (r = 0.342) was found between cancer pain and functional status interference, a significant negative correlation (r = -0.134) between quality of life and functional status interference, and a significant negative correlation (r = -0.211) between pain and quality of life. Patients with higher intensity of cancer pain are more likely to experience low functional status and poor QOL. Conclusion: Breast cancer patients experience alterations in their quality of life as a result of cancer-related pain, which has a detrimental impact on their ability to carry out daily activities and disrupts their functional abilities. Healthcare providers must take these alterations into account and effectively handle them. Understanding the relationship between cancer pain and breast cancer can aid nurses in managing symptoms and providing holistic care, ultimately improving the quality of life.

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  • Nijmeh AL-Atiyyat & Hanan Fakhri Salem & Ammar Hisham Mustafa Hamam, 2024. "Impact of pain on functional status and quality of life in Jordanian women with breast cancer," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 19(10), pages 1-15, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0307271
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0307271
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