Effects of a Multidisciplinary Educational Rehabilitative Intervention in Breast Cancer Survivors: The Role of Body Image on Quality of Life Outcomes

摘要: In breast cancer survivors, own body image may change due to physical and psychological reasons, worsening women's living. The aim of the study was investigate whether affect functional quality life outcomes after a multidisciplinary educational rehabilitative intervention in sixty women with primary nonmetastatic who have undergone conservative surgery. To assess administered European Organization for Research Treatment Cancer Study Group on Quality Life core questionnaire, while features self-image were following scales: Body Image Scale, Hamilton Rating Scale Depression, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. recovery function shoulder administered: Disabilities Arm, Shoulder, Hand Questionnaire Constant-Murley Score. Data collected at baseline, end intervention, 3-month follow-up. We found general improvement related life, treatment (P < 0.001). During follow-up period, higher further without alterations respect those an altered self-perception their = 0.01). conclusion, influence efficacy especially short term