A qualitative assessment of upper quarter dysfunction reported by physical therapists treated for breast cancer or treating breast cancer sequelae.

Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Pamela K LevangieLucinda A Pfalzer

Abstract

As survival rates for breast cancer improve, long-term effects of treatment are receiving increasing attention, including upper quarter impairments and functional limitations. The purpose of this study was to assess, through qualitative means, the long-term effects of breast cancer treatment on upper quarter function as reported by those with expertise in upper quarter dysfunction. Participants were physical therapists who were either breast cancer survivors ("survivors") or those who specialized in treatment of individuals post-breast cancer ("treaters"). Three focus groups (two groups of survivors [n=16] and one group of treaters [n=10]) were convened to discuss their experiences with upper quarter dysfunction post-breast cancer. Qualitative research methods were used to collect and analyze the data, to extract themes, and to assure reliability and validity of the original and extracted data. Two themes emerged from the data and are supported by participant quotes. The first theme described the presence of upper quarter dysfunction that impacted body structure and function and resulted in activity/participation limitations. The second theme described the contextual factors that impacted the reported dysfunction, including acc...Continue Reading

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