Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Foot health has gained relevance in recent years due to its importance to independence and wellbeing, especially in chronic conditions. This study aims to explore the scope of the literature regarding foot health problems in people with cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
A total of articles were identified. Finally, 11 papers were included. Results: Foot problems are relevant and deteriorate wellbeing. The prevalence of some podiatric pathologies is controversial. The main literature deals with handβfoot syndrome and peripheral neuropathy. Focused instruments on foot health were not thoroughly used. Conclusion: There is insufficient evidence on foot health problems and their influence on the quality of life of people with cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
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Even though a significant percentage of this population has a foot problem, its care and importance are neglected. More studies are needed to contribute to the care of people with cancer through foot health. Keywords: cancer, foot, quality of life, chemotherapy, scoping review, evidence-based practice, oncology, podiatry. Cancer is a health condition with outstanding morbidity and mortality and is the second cause of death worldwide [ 1 , 2 ].
It presents an increasing trend worldwide, with an estimated The quality of life QoL of people with cancer is one of the most relevant concerns in the field of oncology [ 5 ] since cancer is the disease that causes the most significant loss of years of healthy life [ 6 ]. Chemotherapy is one of the most common methods, and there is an increase in morbidity and mortality with the number of people requiring it [ 7 ].
Several studies were found in the literature on the adverse effects that chemotherapy treatments trigger. However, knowledge about these effects on foot health is invisible and neglected, despite the critical role that feet play in maintaining a healthy lifestyle [ 10 , 11 ]. In fact, only two articles refer to foot health [ 12 , 13 ]. At present, this gap in the literature is striking since other studies have shown the negative impact that podiatric problems have on general and health-related QoL, constituting a determinant of health [ 14 ].
