Wellbeing and Complementary Therapies in Breast Cancer Peripheral Neuropathy Care: A Scoping Review Focused on Foot Health

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is a multidimensional health problem. Up to now, little evidence has been found concerning its impact on quality of life and foot health. Evaluation tools and prevention and treatment strategies must be reported. This study aimed to map the literature on th...

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Published in:Cancers 2023-03, Vol.15 (7), p.2110
Main Authors: Veiga-Seijo, Raquel, Perez-Lopez, Maria Eva, Fernandez-Lopez, Uxia, Mosquera-Fernandez, Abian, Seijo-Bestilleiro, Rocio, Gonzalez-Martin, Cristina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Bibliometrics
Breast cancer
Cancer
Cancer therapies
Chemotherapy
Evidence-based medicine
Feet
Health aspects
Medical research
Peripheral neuropathy
Quality of life
Questionnaires
Review
Reviews
Side effects
Tumors
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Summary:Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is a multidimensional health problem. Up to now, little evidence has been found concerning its impact on quality of life and foot health. Evaluation tools and prevention and treatment strategies must be reported. This study aimed to map the literature on the impact of this side effect on the wellbeing and foot health of people with breast cancer and to describe their main assessment strategies and complementary therapies. A scoping review was carried out while following the PRISMA-ScR and Arksey and O'Malley guidelines. Different databases (Cochrane Plus, Scopus, Web of Science, and Pubmed) were used. A total of 221 results were identified. Sixteen articles were included. The thematic analysis obtained the following categories: the impact of peripheral neuropathy on quality of life and foot health, complementary therapies as a path for new strategies, and the need for clinicians and researchers to get involved in researching this side effect. Peripheral neuropathy has a negative impact on people's quality of life. Implications for foot health and maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle have not been previously reported. Complementary therapies are recommended by scientific evidence, highlighting exercise. However, there is a need to develop more research that will help to incorporate them into evidence-based practice.
ISSN:2072-6694
2072-6694
DOI:10.3390/cancers15072110