Factors related to the recovery of functional capacity in women with breast cancer: systematic review

Abstract

The objective of this review was to consolidate the available evidence about the factors related to the recovery of functional capacity (FC) in women with breast cancer, based the PRISMA declaration criteria. The quality of the studies was assessed using the New Castle Ottawa and JADAD scales. 11 studies were included: seven experimental and four cohort follow-ups. Psychological, clinical, and treatment factors related to FC recovery, were identified. However, some results come from studies with low methodological quality. Additionally, the findings are not comparable because they were evaluated using different instruments. In conclusion, the recovery of FC to require considering individual and interventions factors, as psychological well-being and early rehabilitation. Is necessary to standardize the instruments to evaluate FC in women with breast cancer, and to increase the quality of the research about this topic.