Abstract
Purpose: This study was to identify the effect of symptom experience and uncertainty on the quality of life in breast cancer survivors. Methods: Data were collected from 151 breast cancer survivors who participated actively in a self-help group from May 1st to 30th, 2015. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and stepwise multiple regression. Results: The severity of symptom experience, uncertainty, and quality of life of breast cancer survivors were moderate. Symptom experience, uncertainty, and quality of life showed a significant correlation. The most influential factor on quality of life was symptom experience which showed 66.0% of explanatory power. When uncertainty was added, the explanatory power increased to 74%. Conclusion: The finding showed the symptom and uncertainty affected the quality of life of breast cancer survivors. In order to improve the quality of life of breast cancer survivors, it is necessary to develop an intervention program that can reduce uncertainty and the symptoms experienced by breast cancer survivors.
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