Background: Quality of Life is a multifaceted concept, and understanding it is essential for improving symptom management, patient care, and rehabilitation. The incidence of metastatic breast cancer in men appears to be rising, with data indicating an increase from 7.2% to 10.3% over the past decade. Although male breast cancer remains rare, it is crucial for nurses to identify the most effective approaches to manage these patients and enhance the quality of care provided. This study aimed to conduct a systematic literature review to determine whether studies exist that assess quality of life in men with breast cancer. Methods: The databases Web of Science, PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane, and Wiley were systematically searched by two independent reviewers, ensuring that the studies met the predefined inclusion criteria. Results: Out of 2410 references identified, 731 articles remained after removing duplicates. Following the screening process and exclusion of records not meeting the inclusion criteria, 6 studies were ultimately included in the review. Conclusions: The tools used to assess quality of life were heterogeneous, making it impossible to draw generalizable conclusions.
背景：生活质量是一个多维度的概念，理解其内涵对于改善症状管理、患者护理及康复至关重要。数据显示，过去十年间男性转移性乳腺癌的发病率从7.2%上升至10.3%，呈现增长趋势。尽管男性乳腺癌仍属罕见，但护理人员亟需明确最有效的管理策略以提升照护质量。本研究旨在通过系统性文献综述，探究当前是否存在针对男性乳腺癌患者生活质量的评估研究。方法：由两位独立评审员系统检索Web of Science、PubMed、CINAHL、Embase、Cochrane及Wiley数据库，确保纳入研究符合预设标准。结果：在初步检索获得的2410篇文献中，经去重后保留731篇。通过筛选并排除不符合纳入标准的记录，最终有6项研究被纳入综述。结论：现有生活质量评估工具存在显著异质性，导致无法得出普适性结论。
Breast Cancer in Men and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review
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