The Impact of Sleep on the Lives of Women Who Have Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Qualitative Exploration.
Lymphat Res Biol
; 22(3): 203-209, 2024 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Breast cancer survivors (BCSs) have many lifelong symptoms of anxiety, depression, lymphedema, and fatigue that can be exacerbated by sleep disturbance. However, little is known about unique factors contributing to sleep disturbance among BCSs with lymphedema; this requires further investigation to offer appropriate support and treatment to these individuals. Therefore, the objective of this study was to capture perceptions and experiences of lymphedema and sleep among BCSs with lymphedema. Methods andResults:
Qualitative description guided data collection and analysis as part of a mixed-methods investigation to characterize sleep disturbance among BCSs with and without lymphedema. The participants were interviewed one-on-one using a semistructured interview guide. Inductive content analysis was completed using an iterative coding approach, condensing, and categorizing to develop four themes. Seven BCSs with lymphedema participated. From their narratives, four themes were developed (1) mind and body fatigue are exacerbated by sleep disturbance; (2) fatigue impacted fragile coping and support systems; (3) fatigue influenced self-identity and roles in society; and (4) self-management strategies were used for sleep health.Conclusion:
The participants' perceptions of sleep disturbances' impact on their lives endorse further investigation into optimal interventions to improve sleep quality and modify these impactful findings to create a higher quality of life for survivorship.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Transtornos do Sono-Vigília
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Neoplasias da Mama
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Pesquisa Qualitativa
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Fadiga
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Linfedema Relacionado a Câncer de Mama
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Sobreviventes de Câncer
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article