S Akin

Do the Unmet Needs Affect the Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients?

Issue:

Vol 56, Issue 3 (2007)

Pages:

253–7

Synopsis:

The significant relationship between unmnet needs and quality of life in breast cancer patients may be improved with interventions for patients’ psychosocial needs. This will require re-evaluation of doctor-patient communication.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Breast cancer is an important disease and one where healthcare services have the potential to improve the quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between unmet needs and
the quality of life (QoL) of breast cancer patients.

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