Absolute and Relative Handgrip Strength as Indicators of Self-Reported Physical Function and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: The EFICAN Study

Background: Although breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent type of cancer in the world, its high survival rate implies that many people live long after the treatments and face their side effects. The physical function (PF) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of people surviving BC decrease...

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Autores principales:	Alba Esteban-Simón, David M. Díez-Fernández, Eva Artés-Rodríguez, Miguel Á. Casimiro-Artés, Manuel A. Rodríguez-Pérez, Herminia Moreno-Martos, Antonio J. Casimiro-Andújar, Alberto Soriano-Maldonado
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Publicado:	MDPI AG 2021
Materias:	cancer physical fitness muscular strength disability life satisfaction depression Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens RC254-282
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:d61eaeb86bc14b97825499c301d0bcfc2021-11-11T15:27:26ZAbsolute and Relative Handgrip Strength as Indicators of Self-Reported Physical Function and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: The EFICAN Study10.3390/cancers132152922072-6694https://doaj.org/article/d61eaeb86bc14b97825499c301d0bcfc2021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/21/5292https://doaj.org/toc/2072-6694Background: Although breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent type of cancer in the world, its high survival rate implies that many people live long after the treatments and face their side effects. The physical function (PF) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of people surviving BC decreases significantly, which makes important to identify markers that may be associated with a better health status and prognosis. Previous studies suggest that handgrip strength (HGS) and HGS relative to the body mass index (rHGS) are good indicators of PF and HRQoL in different populations. However, it is unknown whether this applies to BC survivors. This study aimed to evaluate the association of HGS and rHGS with PF and HRQoL in this population. Methods: Sixty female BC survivors participated. Handgrip strength was assessed with a dynamometer. Arm volume was estimated and upper limb impairments, as well as cancer-related fatigue, depression, life satisfaction and HRQoL, were assessed using standardized questionnaires. Results: Higher levels of HGS and rHGS were associated with higher levels of HRQoL, lower cancer-related fatigue, and fewer problems with the affected arm. Conclusions: These results suggest that HGS may be a good indicator of self-reported PF and HRQoL in female BC survivors.Alba Esteban-SimónDavid M. Díez-FernándezEva Artés-RodríguezMiguel Á. Casimiro-ArtésManuel A. Rodríguez-PérezHerminia Moreno-MartosAntonio J. Casimiro-AndújarAlberto Soriano-MaldonadoMDPI AGarticlecancerphysical fitnessmuscular strengthdisabilitylife satisfactiondepressionNeoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogensRC254-282ENCancers, Vol 13, Iss 5292, p 5292 (2021)
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topic	cancer physical fitness muscular strength disability life satisfaction depression Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens RC254-282
spellingShingle	cancer physical fitness muscular strength disability life satisfaction depression Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens RC254-282 Alba Esteban-Simón David M. Díez-Fernández Eva Artés-Rodríguez Miguel Á. Casimiro-Artés Manuel A. Rodríguez-Pérez Herminia Moreno-Martos Antonio J. Casimiro-Andújar Alberto Soriano-Maldonado Absolute and Relative Handgrip Strength as Indicators of Self-Reported Physical Function and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: The EFICAN Study
description	Background: Although breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent type of cancer in the world, its high survival rate implies that many people live long after the treatments and face their side effects. The physical function (PF) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of people surviving BC decreases significantly, which makes important to identify markers that may be associated with a better health status and prognosis. Previous studies suggest that handgrip strength (HGS) and HGS relative to the body mass index (rHGS) are good indicators of PF and HRQoL in different populations. However, it is unknown whether this applies to BC survivors. This study aimed to evaluate the association of HGS and rHGS with PF and HRQoL in this population. Methods: Sixty female BC survivors participated. Handgrip strength was assessed with a dynamometer. Arm volume was estimated and upper limb impairments, as well as cancer-related fatigue, depression, life satisfaction and HRQoL, were assessed using standardized questionnaires. Results: Higher levels of HGS and rHGS were associated with higher levels of HRQoL, lower cancer-related fatigue, and fewer problems with the affected arm. Conclusions: These results suggest that HGS may be a good indicator of self-reported PF and HRQoL in female BC survivors.
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author	Alba Esteban-Simón David M. Díez-Fernández Eva Artés-Rodríguez Miguel Á. Casimiro-Artés Manuel A. Rodríguez-Pérez Herminia Moreno-Martos Antonio J. Casimiro-Andújar Alberto Soriano-Maldonado
author_facet	Alba Esteban-Simón David M. Díez-Fernández Eva Artés-Rodríguez Miguel Á. Casimiro-Artés Manuel A. Rodríguez-Pérez Herminia Moreno-Martos Antonio J. Casimiro-Andújar Alberto Soriano-Maldonado
author_sort	Alba Esteban-Simón
title	Absolute and Relative Handgrip Strength as Indicators of Self-Reported Physical Function and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: The EFICAN Study
title_short	Absolute and Relative Handgrip Strength as Indicators of Self-Reported Physical Function and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: The EFICAN Study
title_full	Absolute and Relative Handgrip Strength as Indicators of Self-Reported Physical Function and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: The EFICAN Study
title_fullStr	Absolute and Relative Handgrip Strength as Indicators of Self-Reported Physical Function and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: The EFICAN Study
title_full_unstemmed	Absolute and Relative Handgrip Strength as Indicators of Self-Reported Physical Function and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: The EFICAN Study
title_sort	absolute and relative handgrip strength as indicators of self-reported physical function and quality of life in breast cancer survivors: the efican study
publisher	MDPI AG
publishDate	2021
url	https://doaj.org/article/d61eaeb86bc14b97825499c301d0bcfc
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Absolute and Relative Handgrip Strength as Indicators of Self-Reported Physical Function and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: The EFICAN Study

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