Chemotherapy Induced Dermatological Adverse Reactions and its Effect on Quality of Life for older Women with Breast Cancer

Abstract

Study’s purpose: to assess chemotherapy induced dermatological adverse reactions and its effect on quality of life for older women with breast cancer.Methodology: a descriptivestudy conducted at X University Hospitalswas used. Study sample was selected purposively which composed of 100 older women. Demographic characteristics for older women, Dermatological adverse reactions measured by X version of the common terminology criteria for adverse events. Skindex-29 measures the effects of skin reactions on quality of life. Major results:revealed that 100% of older women were at risk of dermatological adverse reactions and 55% their skin symptoms had extremely sever effect on total quality of life. Highly statistically significant relation between hair, head, nails and body side effectsandtheir total effect on quality of life Clinical implications: Conducting Dermatology-educational programs for older women with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy to pay attention to healthy skin and how to overcome dermatological side effects.