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Symptom Burden and Palliative Care Needs in Advanced Breast Cancer Patients
1Author Affiliation: College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Holistic Nursing Practice
|January 22, 2026
Summary
Korean women with advanced breast cancer face significant social and physical symptom burdens. Their greatest palliative care needs include psychological support, financial aid, and information, highlighting a need for comprehensive care strategies.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Palliative Care
- Psychosocial Oncology
Background:
- Advanced breast cancer (Stage III and IV) presents complex symptom burdens and palliative care requirements.
- Understanding the specific needs of diverse patient populations, such as Korean women, is crucial for effective care delivery.
- Palliative care integration is essential for managing symptoms and improving quality of life in advanced cancer patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the symptom burden and palliative care needs of Korean women diagnosed with Stage III and IV breast cancer.
- To identify the most significant symptom burdens and unmet palliative care needs within this population.
- To explore factors associated with palliative care needs in Korean women with advanced breast cancer.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed.
- An online survey was administered to 132 Korean women with Stage III and IV breast cancer.
- Validated instruments, including the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) and the Problems and Needs in Palliative Care questionnaire-short version (PNPC-SV), were used for data collection.
Main Results:
- The highest symptom burden was reported in social well-being, followed by physical, functional, and emotional well-being.
- Psychological support was identified as the most critical palliative care need, followed by financial assistance and information provision.
- Hierarchical regression analysis indicated that lower functional well-being and higher economic status were significant predictors of greater palliative care needs, accounting for 31.7% of the variance.
Conclusions:
- Korean women with advanced breast cancer experience multifaceted symptom burdens and significant unmet palliative care needs.
- There is a pressing need for enhanced psychosocial support, financial counseling, and resources to maintain daily functioning for these patients.
- Findings underscore the importance of tailored palliative care interventions that address the unique psychosocial and practical challenges faced by Korean women with advanced breast cancer.
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