Awareness of lymphedema risk management behaviors and associated factors among breast cancer survivors: Results from a cross-sectional survey
| dc.contributor.author | Tolu, Sena | |
| dc.contributor.author | Basim, Pelin | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2022-03-08T10:58:23Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2022-03-08T10:58:23Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2020 | |
| dc.department | Ä°nƶnĆ¼ Ćniversitesi | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | Aim: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a disabling complication that can develop following breast cancer surgery months or even years after treatment ends. The effective management of BCRL requires adhering to simple risk-reduction strategies. The study aim was to assess the awareness and knowledge of lymphedema risk-management behaviors among breast cancer survivors and identify factors that affect it. Material and Methods: This study was conducted on 250 survivors of breast cancer. Demographic information, treatment details, time since surgery, duration and stage of lymphedema were recorded. Lymphedema education, knowledge about risk-minimization recommendations, and information sources were questioned using a survey. A multiple linear regression was used to identify predictors of lymphedema awareness.Results: Just over half (53.6%) of the patients had adequate lymphedema awareness (scoreā„8). BCRL was detected in 121 (48.4%) patients. Awareness scores varied by age, education level, body mass index, receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and a previous BCRL treatment (all p0.05). Citing physiatrists as an information source reflected higher levels of awareness. Educational level and axillary lymph node dissection were positive predictors; time since surgery was the only negative predictor of lymphedema awareness. Conclusion: This study highlights the lack of lymphedema awareness among survivors of breast cancer. Accurate, timely, individualized training programs can improve knowledge and compliance of lymphedema risk management behaviors. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.citation | Tolu, S., & Basim, P. (2021). Awareness of lymphedema risk management behaviors and associated factors among breast cancer survivors: Results from a cross-sectional survey . Annals of Medical Research | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/11616/54760 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.relation.ispartof | Annals of Medical Research | en_US |
| dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | en_US |
| dc.title | Awareness of lymphedema risk management behaviors and associated factors among breast cancer survivors: Results from a cross-sectional survey | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |
