The effect of self-management lymphedema education program on lymphedema, lymphedema-related symptoms, patient compliance, daily living activities and patient activation in patients with breast-cancer related lymphedema: A quasi-experimental study

Author(s):  
Gizem Cansiz ◽  
Ayşe Arikan Dönmez ◽  
Sevgisun Kapucu ◽  
Pınar Borman
2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 366-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudabeh Ahmadidarrehsima ◽  
Elahe Asadi Bidmeshki ◽  
Mozhgan Rahnama ◽  
Kiana Babaei ◽  
Mahdi Afshari ◽  
...  

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

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.


2019 ◽  
Vol 249 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-17
Author(s):  
Yoko Takeishi ◽  
Yasuka Nakamura ◽  
Maiko Kawajiri ◽  
Fumi Atogami ◽  
Toyoko Yoshizawa

2019 ◽  
pp. 105984051987164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Said Nurumal ◽  
Siti Hajar Mohd Zain ◽  
Mohamad Haniki Nik Mohamed ◽  
Shefaly Shorey

Preventing smoking among adolescents is critical. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Smoking Prevention Education Program among nonsmoking adolescents. A quasi-experimental study design was used. Data were collected from Year 5 students ( n = 140) from four government primary schools in the Kuantan and Pahang districts of Malaysia. The participating schools were randomly assigned into the intervention and control groups. Questionnaires and exhaled carbon monoxide (CO) levels were used to collect data at the baseline and at 3 months postintervention. At 3 months postintervention, the percentage of nonsmokers remained 100% in the intervention group, while 2.9% of the participants in the control group reported to have smoked in past 7 days. Comparatively, the mean scores of attitudes, subjective norms, and nonsmoking intentions of the intervention group improved significantly. The intervention was effective in preventing smoking initiations among Malaysian adolescents; however, further evaluation of this intervention is needed among varied populations.


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