The role of depression in the relationship between cognitive decline and quality of life among breast cancer patients.

Jin-Hee ParkYong Sik JungYoung-Mi JungSun Hyoung Bae

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2018)

The findings indicated that depression could influence the association between cognitive functioning and QoL in breast cancer patients. Healthcare providers should develop an intervention focused on decreasing depression to evaluate the effectiveness of improving quality of life for breast cancer patients with cognitive dysfunction.

Keyphrases

cognitive decline
depressive symptoms
healthcare
randomized controlled trial
sleep quality
mild cognitive impairment
physical activity
social media