Abstract
Can the quality of life of oncopediatric patients interfere with their response to treatment? A concise systematic review
Highlights
Advances in research and improvements in treatment increased the survival rate of pediatric cancer patients, compared to 1970, it was noted that the 5year survival rate increased by 26%, that is, about 84% of children survive 5 years or more [1]
This study aimed to Identify the relationship between the quality of life of oncopediatric patients influences their treatment and survival
This is a systematic literature review based on the following scientific questions: 1 - Is there a relationship between the quality of life and survival of pediatric cancer patients and their response to treatment? 2
Summary
Advances in research and improvements in treatment increased the survival rate of pediatric cancer patients, compared to 1970, it was noted that the 5year survival rate increased by 26%, that is, about 84% of children survive 5 years or more [1]. The instability caused in children and teenagers’ lives when diagnosed with cancer is expressive [2]. Symptoms such as fatigue, loss of strength, pain, loss of appetite, among others, begin to appear, limitations caused by the disease become increasingly present. There is a greater tendency for feelings such as vulnerability, frustration, anger, and fear of death [3,4]. Care for these patients should aim at carrying out activities capable of developing social skills such as friendship, cooperation, conflict resolution, empathy, and self-affirmation, which are of great importance in the adaptation of a child who survives cancer. It is possible to infer that improving the QoL of pediatric cancer patients goes far beyond medications and an office room [5]
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