scholarly journals The association between upper limb function and variables at the different domains of the international classification of functioning, disability and health in women after breast cancer surgery: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
An De Groef ◽  
Elien Van der Gucht ◽  
Lore Dams ◽  
Margaux Evenepoel ◽  
Lien Teppers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Cancer Surgery ◽  
Breast Cancer Surgery ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Limb Function ◽  
Upper Limb Function

326 Influence of the type of breast cancer surgery on the upper limb function

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
N. Kobayashi ◽  
C. Yoneda ◽  
H. Hanada ◽  
E. Saittoh ◽  
T. Utsumi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Cancer Surgery ◽  
Breast Cancer Surgery ◽  
Limb Function ◽  
Upper Limb Function

Assessing upper limb function in multiple sclerosis

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 775-784 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilse Lamers ◽  
Peter Feys
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Limb Function ◽  
Upper Limb Function ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Upper Limb Dysfunction

The need to fully assess upper limb function in multiple sclerosis (MS) has become increasingly clear with recent studies revealing a high prevalence of upper limb dysfunction in persons with MS leading to increased dependency and reduced quality of life. It is important that clinicians and researchers use tailored outcome measures to systematically describe upper limb (dys)function and evaluate potential deterioration or improvement on treatment. This topical review provides a comprehensive summary of currently used upper limb outcome measures in MS, classified according to the levels of the International Classification of Functioning (ICF). The clinical utility, strengths, weaknesses and psychometric properties of common upper limb outcome measures are discussed. Based on this information, recommendations for selecting appropriate upper limb outcome measures are given. The current shortcomings in assessment which need to be addressed are identified.

scholarly journals Measuring upper limb function and patient reported outcomes after major breast cancer surgery: a pilot study in an Asian cohort

BMC Surgery ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Siang Chan ◽  
Ding Zeng ◽  
Joelle Hoi Ting Leung ◽  
Belinda Si Yin Ooi ◽  
Kit Teng Kong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Patient Reported Outcomes ◽  
Cancer Surgery ◽  
Breast Cancer Surgery ◽  
Upper Limb Function ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Major Breast ◽  
Asian Cohort

scholarly journals Effectiveness of hydrotherapy as an adjunct treatment for the management of breast cancer related lymphoedema in women following breast cancer surgery: a systematic review

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleanor Bills ◽  
Matthew Delsar ◽  
Steven O'Donnell ◽  
Alexandra Rice ◽  
Cory Stone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trials ◽  
Breast Cancer Surgery ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Adjunct Treatment ◽  
Upper Limb Function ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Cancer is a leading cause of death and disability around the world. Of all cancers, breast cancer commonly ranks amongst the top three. Surgical intervention for breast cancer is common and a possible side effect of this is breast cancer related lymphoedema (BCRL). Women with breast cancer related lymphoedema commonly have regional limb swelling and pain, which can negatively impact mental and social well-being as well as upper limb function. Hydrotherapy is therapeutic modality which may be used as an adjunct to self-management strategies after the intensive phase of lymphoedema management. Yet despite its popularity, recent research has questioned its effectiveness in clinical practice. Purpose: To determine the effectiveness of hydrotherapy as an adjunct treatment to usual care on arm volume and pain when compared with usual care alone for women with breast cancer related lymphoedema. Method: A comprehensive search of eight electronic databases, including Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, AMED, The Cochrane Library and PEDro was completed. Studies of adult women with secondary upper limb lymphoedema following breast cancer surgery, which measured lymphoedema volume, pain, upper limb and QOL outcomes were included. Methodological quality was assessed using a modified CASP tool for randomised controlled trials. The NHMRC FORM methodology was utilised to synthesise the evidence and provide an overall grade of recommendation. Results: Four randomised controlled trials and one controlled clinical trial were included in this systematic review. Critical appraisal of the included studies revealed overall methodological quality to be moderate. Hydrotherapy interventions duration varied between 8 to 12 weeks with some similarities between outcome measures assessed. Collectively, there is mixed evidence to support the positive impact of hydrotherapy as an adjunct treatment on reducing lymphoedema volume in the short-term and emerging evidence for upper limb function, pain and QOL. Conclusion: A small number of studies have investigated the effect of hydrotherapy as an adjunct treatment in the breast cancer related lymphoedema population. Hydrotherapy could be considered as an adjunct treatment for women with breast cancer related lymphoedema, although the evidence base is mixed. Hydrotherapy may have positive physiological as well psychosocial impacts, as it is delivered in a group setting. However, the current literature base is limited by small sample size, lack of standardised exercise parameters, inadequate baseline characteristic assessment and limited long-term follow-up.

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