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Raquel Veiga-Seijo1,2,3, Cristina Gonzalez-Martin1,2,3
1Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry, Campus Esteiro, Campus Industrial de Ferrol, Universidade da Coruña, 15471 Ferrol, Spain.
Background:
Chemotherapy has relevant implications for cancer patients' physical, social, and psychological health. Foot health has gained relevance in recent years due to its importance to independence and wellbeing, especially in chronic conditions. This study aims to explore the scope of the literature regarding foot health problems in people with cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
Methods:
scoping review following the PRISMA-ScR, Arksey and O'Malley, and the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. Different databases were used (Cochrane Plus, Scopus, Web of Science, and Pubmed). A total of 4911 articles were identified. Finally, 11 papers were included.
Results:
Foot problems are relevant and deteriorate wellbeing. The prevalence of some podiatric pathologies is controversial. The main literature deals with hand-foot syndrome and peripheral neuropathy. Focused instruments on foot health were not thoroughly used.
Conclusion:
There is insufficient evidence on foot health problems and their influence on the quality of life of people with cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Even though a significant percentage of this population has a foot problem, its care and importance are neglected. More studies are needed to contribute to the care of people with cancer through foot health.
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