Assessing the impact of pain on the life of breast cancer survivors using the
Brief Pain Inventory |
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| Authors: | Vania Tie Koga Ferreira Almir Vieira Dibai-Filho Alessandra Kelly de Oliveira Cid André Fidelis de Paula Gomes Elizabete Santos Melo Ana Maria de Almeida |
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| Institution: | 1) Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, University of São Paulo, Brazil;2) Postgraduate Program in Biophotonics Applied to Health Sciences, Nove de Julho University, Brazil;3) Postgraduate Program in Fundamental Nursing, University of São Paulo, Brazil;4) Postgraduate Program in Public Health Nursing, University of São Paulo, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | Purpose] This study attempted to assess the impact of pain on the life of breast cancer
survivors using the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI). Subjects and Methods] A cross-sectional
study was conducted. Participants comprised 30 women, aged 30–80 years, who had received
treatment for breast cancer (surgery and complementary treatment) at least 12 months prior
to the study and had reported chronic pain related to the treatment procedures. Results]
The highest scores were found for “mood” (median: 5.00 points; first quartile: 1.00
points; third quartile: 7.25 points), “normal work” (median: 5.00 points; first quartile:
0.00 points; third quartile: 8.00 points), and “sleep” (median: 4.50 points, first
quartile: 0.00 points, third quartile: 8.00 points). Conclusion] Pain exerts a negative
impact primarily on mood, normal work, and sleep among breast cancer survivors.Key words: Pain measurement, Mastectomy, Breast-conserving surgery |
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