Role of Emotional Intelligence Training on Quality of Life and Functional Independence in women with Breast Cancer: A Case Report

Introduction: The prevalence of Breast Cancer has risen in the recent times. The role it has on the Quality of Life and Functional Independence is astonishing. Several studies have emphasized the important role of emotions on these variables. The present study was a case study aimed at exploring if emotional Intelligence Training will have an influence on the Functional Independence and Quality of Life in women with Breast Cancer. Primary Diagnosis: The participant was 60 years old, diagnosed in the fourth stage with triple negative breast cancer. She underwent Ayurvedic intervention, chemotherapy and nursing care, but the results were poor. Intervention: Emotional Intelligence Scale, Functional Independence Measure and EORTC QOL BR23 were used for assessing the variables through the intervention. The self-developed Emotional Intelligence training tool was used for the intervention after its validation. Fifty-two sessions were given in three months as part of the intervention. Outcomes: The results show that there is a definite improvement in Emotional Intelligence, Functional Independence and Quality of Life in the participant. Conclusion: The results suggests that Emotional Intelligence Training can have an important and deciding role on Functional Independence and Quality of Life in women with Breast Cancer.