Abstract
Due to prolonged survival and the relatively young median age of patients, the quality of life (QOL) of breast cancer survivors is an important issue in Korea. We conducted an educational program for breast cancer survivors, and evaluated its impact on knowledge, QOL, and lifestyle changes. This study utilized a single-arm pretest-posttest design. Participants were tested before and after an educational program to measure changes in knowledge. To measure QOL change, we conducted a QOL survey at the time of enrollment and again 6months later. Regarding the knowledge test, mean scores increased from 9.62 to 14.74 points following education (p < 0.001). After 6months, 97 patients completed the QOL survey and the data were analyzed, showing significant improvements in anxiety (p = 0.021), depression (p = 0.003), functional well-being (p = 0.005), and breast cancer subscales of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast Cancer (FACT-B) (p < 0.001). Additionally, the rates of adequate exercise significantly improved (p < 0.001), while rates of alcohol consumption and second cancer screening did not significantly change. One educational program session can improve patient knowledge, QOL, and psychosocial well-being, but is insufficient to achieve significant changes in health behavior.
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