The Effect of the Quran on Quality of Life and Quality of Sleep in Breast Cancer

Effect of Quran Recital on Quality of Life and Quality of Sleep in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy Due to Breast Cancer

Objective: This study aims to investigate the effects of Quran on quality of life and sleep in patients receiving chemotherapy due to breast cancer.

Method: This study will be conducted with 40 patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy at Erzurum City Hospital Outpatient Chemotherapy Unit in a randomized controlled experimental design. Block randomization will be used in group assignment. The breast cancer patient identification form, European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Scale (QLQ-C30) and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) will be used to collect research data. It is planned to collect research data with a total of four measurements during the application of the first, second, third and last protocols of chemotherapy.

Expected Results: As a result of the study, it is expected that Quran recitation will have a positive effect on quality of life and sleep in patients receiving chemotherapy due to breast cancer.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having breast cancer
• Being on chemotherapy
• Being on a chemotherapy protocol every 21 days
• Being over the age of 18
• Not having communication problems
• Being willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a hearing problem
• Having an ear infection or any condition that prevents hearing
• Having other types of cancer other than breast cancer