scholarly journals Examination of the relationship between upper limb function, posture and quality of life in patients with and without lymphedema after breast cancer surgery

2019 ◽  
pp. 432-439
Author(s):  
Mahmut Sürmeli ◽  
Özlem Çinar Özdemir
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Cancer Surgery ◽  
Breast Cancer Surgery ◽  
Limb Function ◽  
Upper Limb Function ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Analysis of the Risk Factors of Upper Limb Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Surgery and Nursing Care

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 12-17
Author(s):  
Linlin Qian
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Nursing Intervention ◽  
Cancer Surgery ◽  
Breast Cancer Surgery ◽  
Delayed Healing ◽  
Functional Exercise ◽  
Better Than

Objective: To evaluate and analyze the influencing factors of upper limb lymphedema after breast cancer surgery, and to study effective nursing intervention measures. Methods: 500 cases of early breast cancer patients from October 2017 to December 2020 were selected, all patients underwent surgical intervention, retrospectively analyzed the basic clinical data of patients, and statistically analyzed the influencing factors of upper limb lymphedema. All patients with upper extremity lymphedema received high-quality nursing intervention, and the specific nursing effect was analyzed. Results: Logistic regression analysis showed that the risk factors of upper limb lymphedema after breast cancer surgery included hypertension, postoperative upper limb functional exercise, delayed healing of incision, radiotherapy and so on. After nursing intervention, the patients’ elbow 10cm, elbow 10cm, wrist size value and VAS score were better than those before nursing (P < 0.05). The quality of life score of patients after nursing intervention was significantly better than that before nursing (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Hypertension, postoperative upper limb functional exercise, delayed healing of incision, radiotherapy and other factors can induce upper limb lymphedema after breast cancer surgery. Effective nursing intervention can alleviate the condition of patients with upper limb lymphedema and improve their quality of life, which is worthy of comprehensive promotion.

scholarly journals Upper extremity function and quality of life in patients with breast cancer related lymphedema

2016 ◽  
Vol 73 (9) ◽  
pp. 825-830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dragana Bojinovic-Rodic ◽  
Svetlana Popovic-Petrovic ◽  
Sanja Tomic ◽  
Stanislava Markez ◽  
Dobrinka Zivanic
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Limb Function ◽  
Upper Limb Function ◽  
Upper Extremity Function ◽  
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

Background/Aim. Upper limb lymphedema is one of the most frequent chronic complications after breast cancer treatment with a significant impact on the upper extremity function and quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to estimate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with breast-cancer-related lymphedema and its correlation with upper limb function and the size of edema. Methods. The cross-sectional study included 54 breast-cancer-related lymphedema patients. The quality of life was evaluated by the Short Form 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36). Upper limb function was assessed by the Quick Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (Quick DASH). The size of lymphedema was determined by the arm circumference. Results. The higher HRQoL score was assessed for mental health (47.0 ? 12.2) than for physical one (42.2 ? 7.5). The highest values of SF-36 were found in the domains of Mental Health (67.7 ? 22.9) and Social Function (70.1 ? 23.1). The lowest scores were registered in the domains of Role Physical (46.9 ? 39.1) and General Health (49.3 ? 20.1). Upper extremity function statistically significantly correlated with the domains Role Physical, Bodily Pain and Physical Composite Summary and also, with the domain Role Emotional (p < 0.01). There was no statistically significant correlation between size of lymphedema and tested domains of quality of life (p > 0.05). Conclusions. Physical disability in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema influences quality of life more than mental health. Upper limb function has a significant impact on quality of life, not only on the physical, but also on the mental component. The presence of breast-cancer-related lymphedema certainly affects upper limb function and quality of life, but in this study no significant correlation between the size of edema and quality of life was found.

scholarly journals QUALITY OF LIFE IN WOMEN AFTER MASTECTOMY. CLINICAL AND SOCIAL STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 429-435
Author(s):  
Włodzisław Kuliński ◽  
Michał Kosno
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Limb Function ◽  
Upper Limb Function ◽  
Cancer Support ◽  
Cancer Support Group

The aim: To assess the quality of life in women after mastectomy. Materials and methods: The study included 25 women after mastectomy. The patients were aged 31 to over 50 years and were members of a breast cancer support group at the Holy Cross Cancer Centre in Kielce. During group meetings, the patients underwent rehabilitation and worked with psychologists and social workers. Results: Most women after mastectomy who underwent breast reconstruction or wore breast prostheses reported a better quality of life. Mastectomy affects ipsilateral upper limb function and causes difficulty with activities of daily living, such as cleaning, cooking, brushing hair, bathing, and dressing. Conclusions: 1. All women who rated their health as poor experienced such negative emotions as sadness, low mood, dejection. 2. Mastectomy affects ipsilateral upper limb function. 3. Breast reconstruction after mastectomy improves patient-rated quality of life. 4. Pain in the ipsilateral upper limb is considerably more common in women with a limited range of motion. 5. All women who participated in breast cancer support group meetings found support there and the time they spent together resulted in an improved quality of life.

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
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