Comparison of the Effects of Fear of Movement and Physical Activity Barriers on Physical Activity, Quality of Life and Psychological State of Women Who Have Had or Are Having Breast Cancer With Healthy People - Case Control Study
Comparison of the Effects of Fear of Movement and Physical Activity Barriers on Physical Activity, Quality of Life and Psychological State of Women Who Have Had or Are Having Breast Cancer With Healthy People - Case Control Study
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women worldwide. A significant number of breast cancer survivors develop many complications. Breast cancer and survivors may develop a fear of physical activity avoidance and movement, called kinesiophobia, due to upper extremity pain, numbness, restricted arm/shoulder range of motion, and risk of lymphedema. Therefore, in the present study, it is aimed to compare the effect of fear of movement on physical activity, quality of life and psychological states in women who have had breast cancer with healthy people.
Inclusion Criteria:
• Women diagnosed with stage I-II-III breast cancer with surgery as the first treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
• A serious chronic disease (rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, kidney disease, heart failure, neurological disorders or diabetes mellitus type I or II patients)