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.

EFFECT OF A BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP ON DISTRESS AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF METASTATIC CANCER PATIENTS

The Breast ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. S66
Author(s):  
Chioma Asuzu ◽  
Akin-Odanye Elizabeth ◽  
Michael Asuzu ◽  
Melissa Henry ◽  
Maggie Watson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Metastatic Cancer ◽  
Cancer Support ◽  
Cancer Support Group

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.

Breast Cancer Knowledge and Quality of Life Among Participants of a Breast Cancer Support Group in Rural Ruwanda

The Breast ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. S36
Author(s):  
Thomas Albert Ndaysaba ◽  
Vedaste Hategekimana ◽  
Hildegarde Mukasakindi ◽  
Alexandra Fehr ◽  
Egide Mpanumusingo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Support ◽  
Cancer Support Group ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

scholarly journals Effects of virtual reality therapy on upper limb function after stroke and the role of neuroimaging as a predictor of a better response

2018 ◽  
Vol 76 (10) ◽  
pp. 654-662 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maicon Gabriel Gonçalves ◽  
Mariana Floriano Luiza Piva ◽  
Carlos Leonardo Sacomani Marques ◽  
Rafael Dalle Molle da Costa ◽  
Rodrigo Bazan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Internal Capsule ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Reality Therapy ◽  
Limb Function ◽  
Virtual Reality Therapy ◽  
Upper Limb Function

ABSTRACT Background: Virtual reality therapy (VRT) is an interactive intervention that induces neuroplasticity. The aim was to evaluate the effects of VRT associated with conventional rehabilitation for an upper limb after stroke, and the neuroimaging predictors of a better response to VRT. Methods: Patients with stroke were selected, and clinical neurological, upper limb function, and quality of life were evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using a linear model comparing pre- and post-VRT. Lesions were segmented in the post-stroke computed tomography. A voxel-based lesion-symptom mapping approach was used to investigate the relationship between the lesion and upper limb function. Results: Eighteen patients were studied (55.5 ± 13.9 years of age). Quality of life, functional independence, and dexterity of the upper limb showed improvement after VRT (p < 0.001). Neuroimaging analysis showed negative correlations between the internal capsule lesion and functional recovery. Conclusion: VRT showed benefits for patients with stroke, but when there was an internal capsule lesion, a worse response was observed.

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