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Review
. 2015 Apr;19(2):185-91.
doi: 10.1188/15.CJON.185-191.

An integrative review of subjective and objective measures of sleep disturbances in breast cancer survivors

Pinky H Budhrani  1 , Cecile A Lengacher  2 , Kevin Kip  3 , Cindy Tofthagen  3 , Heather Jim  4
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Review

An integrative review of subjective and objective measures of sleep disturbances in breast cancer survivors

Pinky H Budhrani et al. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2015 Apr.

Abstract

Background: Sleep disturbances are recognized as a side effect of cancer treatment, affecting physiological and psychological functioning. Sleep disturbances can persist through treatment and survivorship, and are increasingly prevalent among breast cancer survivors (BCSs).

Objectives: The purpose of this review is to summarize current research on subjective and objective measures of sleep disturbances, the association between subjective and objective measures, and interventions used to manage sleep disturbances among BCSs after the completion of treatment.

Methods: Articles published from 2003-2013 were retrieved using PubMed, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect. Key search terms included breast cancer, sleep actigraphy, and sleep disturbances. Articles assessing sleep subjectively and objectively in the post-treatment period were included.

Findings: Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria.

Keywords: actigraphy; breast cancer survivors; practice; subjective sleep.

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