Quality of Life and Volume Reduction in Women with Secondary Lymphoedema Related to Breast Cancer
Joint Authors
Andrade, Mauro
Lanza, Marcus
Bergmann, Anke
Ferreira, Maria Giseli da Costa Leite
Aguiar, Suzana Sales de
Dias, Ricardo de Almeida
Abrahão, Karen de Souza
Paltrinieri, Ester M.
Allende, Ruy G. Martínez
Source
International Journal of Breast Cancer
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-12-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To assess the quality of life (QOL) as a predictor of volume reduction in women undergoing complex physical therapy (CPT) for lymphoedema following breast cancer.
Methods.
Clinical trial in 57 women undergoing CPT.
Results.
At baseline, in measuring quality of life for the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire subscale of functionality, the worst scores for emotional function (55 points) and better social function (89 points) were observed.
The symptom scales showed the worst pain averaged (66 points).
The overall quality of life showed a low score (40 points).
In the BR 23 module, low scores were observed in the field of future perspective (47 points).
After treatment of lymphoedema, absolute reduction of excess volume between the upper limbs of 282 mL was observed, representing a reduction of 15%.
No association was observed between the domains of quality of life and response to treatment of lymphoedema.
Conclusion.
This study included 57 women with advanced and chronic lymphoedema in early treatment with CPT and low scores for quality of life.
The lymphoedema therapeutic response was not influenced by the QOL at the beginning of treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lanza, Marcus& Bergmann, Anke& Ferreira, Maria Giseli da Costa Leite& Aguiar, Suzana Sales de& Dias, Ricardo de Almeida& Abrahão, Karen de Souza…[et al.]. 2015. Quality of Life and Volume Reduction in Women with Secondary Lymphoedema Related to Breast Cancer. International Journal of Breast Cancer،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lanza, Marcus…[et al.]. Quality of Life and Volume Reduction in Women with Secondary Lymphoedema Related to Breast Cancer. International Journal of Breast Cancer No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lanza, Marcus& Bergmann, Anke& Ferreira, Maria Giseli da Costa Leite& Aguiar, Suzana Sales de& Dias, Ricardo de Almeida& Abrahão, Karen de Souza…[et al.]. Quality of Life and Volume Reduction in Women with Secondary Lymphoedema Related to Breast Cancer. International Journal of Breast Cancer. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1065266