scholarly journals Does basic information concerning nutrition improve the information needs of breast cancer patients? An evaluation

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (11) ◽  
pp. 5419-5427
Author(s):  
Sophie E. Groß ◽  
Doreen Weidner ◽  
Natalia Cecon ◽  
Holger Pfaff ◽  
Carmen Strauch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Multilevel Analysis ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Basic Information ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Abstract Purpose International and national studies have shown unmet information needs regarding nutrition in breast cancer patients. An intervention study has examined the question of the extent to which a fact sheet on the topic of nutrition is suitable to cover the need for information of breast cancer patients. Method The fact sheet with basic information on nutrition was distributed in 21 intervention breast care centres in 2017. The use of the fact sheets was evaluated in a quasi-experimental design as part of the annual breast cancer patients’ survey of the University of Cologne. The breast cancer patients considered were being treated with primary breast carcinoma in a hospital in North Rhine-Westphalia. A multilevel analysis was carried out in order to quantify the effect of the intervention. Results Unmet information needs are experienced more by younger and non-native German-speaking patients. With regard to education, patients without a graduation and a high grade of education express more unmet information needs. The multilevel analysis showed that patients who were treated at an intervention site and therefore possibly received the fact sheet have a significantly higher chance of their information needs being met (OR = 1.45; p ≤ 0.05). Conclusion The intervention study showed that a fact sheet with basic information on nutrition is a possible instrument to satisfy the information needs of breast cancer patients and therefore reduce unmet information needs regarding nutrition. This intervention study is a pragmatic example on how to reduce unmet information needs among breast cancer patients in Germany.

Information needs of breast cancer patients and how educational status influence their information needs in Ghana

2021 ◽  
pp. 096100062098161
Author(s):  
Benedicta Boadi ◽  
George Tesilimi Banji ◽  
Patrick Adzobu ◽  
Stephen Okyere
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

Health information literacy plays a critical role in self-management practices among patients living with chronic health conditions. However, there are limited studies on information needs among breast cancer patients in Ghana. This paper therefore investigated the information needs of women living with breast cancer in Ghana and how educational status influenced their information needs. The study was conducted in two health facilities in Accra, Ghana (37 Military Hospital and Sweden Ghana Medical Centre). A total of 75 breast cancer patients were conveniently selected from the two health facilities for the study. The instrument used to elicit relevant data for this study was a questionnaire using the survey design. Data was analysed descriptively. The findings of the study revealed that the information needs of the breast cancer patients investigated were centred mainly around treatment and management information and less around preventive information. The patients also ranked diagnostic information as their highest need, followed by physical care information, treatment information, psychosocial information and disease-specific information in that order. Patients with higher education reported higher information need on all the five domains compared to those with lower education. The study therefore recommended that management of health facilities make health information literacy an integral component of their treatment and management of breast cancer.

scholarly journals Breast Cancer: Preparing for Surgery

EDIS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha C. Monroe ◽  
Barbara F. Shea
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Medical Procedures ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Coping

FCS8829, a 4-page fact sheet by Martha C. Monroe and Barbara F. Shea, is intended for breast cancer patients who are preparing for their lumpectomy or mastectomy surgery. It helps patients understand what to expect before and after surgery. Includes information on understanding medical procedures and coping physically and psychologically. Also features quotes and experiences from other breast cancer patients. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, April 2007.

scholarly journals Application of a domicile-based exercise program for shoulder rehabilitation after breast cancer surgery

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliana Louzada Petito ◽  
Afonso Celso Pinto Nazário ◽  
Simone Elias Martinelli ◽  
Gil Facina ◽  
Maria Gaby Rivero De Gutiérrez
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Preoperative Evaluation ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Breast Cancer Surgery ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Study Population

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an exercise program for the recuperation of the range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder. This is a quasi-experimental study developed at the Mastology Outpatient Clinic of the Federal University of São Paulo - Brazil, from August 2006 to June 2008, with 64 breast cancer patients undergoing surgery. The intervention consisted of: preoperative evaluation of the ROM, verbal and written guidance, demonstration and implementation of the exercises and revaluation at the outpatient follow-up appointments until the 105th postoperative day (PO). From the 7th PO a significant increase was observed in the ROM, which continued until the 105th PO. The minimum time for recovery was 105 days for the women undergoing mastectomy, and 75 days for those undergoing quadrantectomy. There was satisfactory adherence of 78.6% of the women. The domicile program was effective for the recovery of ROM in the study population, benefiting women who can not attend a presential program.

Information needs of female Italian breast cancer patients during their first oncological consultation

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 451-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Goss ◽  
Giuseppe Deledda ◽  
Alessandro Bottacini ◽  
Federica Chiodera ◽  
Maria Angela Mazzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

What are the information needs of Chinese breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy?

2004 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 224-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yik Mun Lee ◽  
Karen Francis ◽  
Jayne Walker ◽  
Sze Ming Lee
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

Information needs and Internet use in urological and breast cancer patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 545-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatriz Valero-Aguilera ◽  
Clara Bermúdez-Tamayo ◽  
José Francisco García-Gutiérrez ◽  
Jaime Jiménez-Pernett ◽  
José Manuel Cózar-Olmo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

Developments in Psycho-Oncology and Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Cancer

1997 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antony D. Kidman ◽  
Sarah Edelman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Metastatic Breast ◽  
Scientific Discipline ◽  
Cognitive Behavior ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Methodological Problems

Psycho-oncology is a relatively new scientific discipline which combines the study of the biological and psychological aspects associated with cancer. Factors which have influenced the development of interest in this field are discussed. One area of investigation in psycho-oncology has focused on identifying a possible relationship between psychosocial factors and the etiology or progress of cancer. To date, the evidence for such a relationship is contradictory, and methodological problems abound. We are seeking to shed some further light on this area by conducting a carefully controlled psychological intervention study with metastatic breast cancer patients (in progress). A description of the trial and treatment program is provided.

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