What is the relationship between body image and the quality of life of women who underwent surgery for breast cancer? A scoping review
Camila Zanella Battistello,
Nathália Weschenfelder da Silva,
Eduardo Remor
Abstract:PurposeThis review aimed to identify, characterize, map, and summarize existing knowledge about the relationship of perceived body image with the quality of life (QoL) of women who have undergone surgical treatment for breast cancer.MethodsA scoping review was conducted following the PRISMA‐ScR guidelines. PubMed, PsycINFO and Scopus databases were searched, and articles published until August 2022 were included.ResultsThe search resulted in 796 records, and 51 articles were included for analysis. A significan… Show more
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