Concerns and coping mechanisms of breast cancer survivor women from Asia: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The incidence of breast cancer has increased significantly in Asia due to epidemiological transition and changes in human development indices. Advancement in medical technology has improved prognosis with a resultant increase in survivorship issues. The effects of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment are influenced by the patient's cultural beliefs and social systems. This scoping review aims to summarise concerns and coping mechanisms of women with breast cancer in Asia and understand gaps in the existing literature.

Methods

We performed a scoping review using the population-concept-context strategy. A systematic search of MEDLINE (PubMed, Web of Science), CINAHL, SCOPUS, and Embase was conducted for studies conducted in Asia on women diagnosed with breast cancer,

SUBMITTER: Sarang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10439845 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature