Effects of the appearance care program for breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: A mixed method study.

Mari IkedaNao TamaiHisako KanaiMisato OsakaKazuko KondoTakako YamazakiHiromi SanadaKiyoko Kamibeppu

Published in: Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) (2020)

This study showed that the appearance care program increased or maintained the well-being of participants. Findings suggest the appearance care program which promoted group sharing experiences empowered participants and may have enhanced their coping strategies.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
healthcare
palliative care
pain management
depressive symptoms
squamous cell carcinoma
affordable care act
social media
locally advanced
breast cancer risk