Exploring patient perception of success and benefit in self-management of breast cancer-related arm lymphoedema

European Journal of Oncology Nursing : the Official Journal of European Oncology Nursing Society
Eunice JeffsTheresa Wiseman

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify factors influencing patient perception of success and benefit with self-management of breast cancer-related lymphoedema (BCRL) and explore how patients decide whether their swollen limb has improved or deteriorated. This qualitative study used a Grounded Theory approach. Twenty-one women in the BCRL self-management phase participated in one in-depth interview exploring their experience and perspective on self-managing their BCRL. Seven enablers and blocks to self-management were identified: routine, recognising benefit of self-management and consequences of non-treatment, owning treatment, knowledge and understanding, problem-solving, time required for treatment and aesthetics of hosiery. Women determined treatment outcome by monitoring size, appearance, texture and internal sensations within the affected arm. Women who participated in this study showed varying degrees of acceptance and adjustment to life with lymphoedema. This appears to directly impact their ability to self-manage lymphoedema. Lymphoedema practitioners and oncology nurses have a valuable role providing knowledge and support to patients transitioning to independent self-care. A better understanding of factors facilitating ...Continue Reading

References

Jan 1, 1988·Social Science & Medicine·S Folkman, R S Lazarus
Jan 4, 2001·American Journal of Preventive Medicine·K M Emmons, S Rollnick
Nov 26, 2003·Nursing Research·Jane M ArmerScott D Culbertson
Apr 7, 2005·Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·Sheila H Ridner
Sep 14, 2007·Breast Cancer Research and Treatment·Ian S DayesT J Whelan
Aug 9, 2008·BMJ : British Medical Journal·Ayelet KuperWendy Levinson
Jun 19, 2009·Lymphatic Research and Biology·Sheila H Ridner
Oct 13, 2009·Journal of Pain and Symptom Management·Mei Rosemary Fu, Mary Rosedale
Apr 16, 2010·Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·Sheila H RidnerNancy Kidd
Jul 6, 2010·International Journal of Nursing Studies·Denise F Polit, Cheryl Tatano Beck
Aug 28, 2010·European Journal of Cancer : Official Journal for European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) [and] European Association for Cancer Research (EACR)·Ditte VassardChristoffer Johansen
Jan 22, 2011·Journal of Cancer Survivorship : Research and Practice·Nicola J Davies, Lynn Batehup
Jan 6, 2012·BMC Cancer·Mark OremusParminder Raina
Sep 27, 2012·Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·Judith A MeiklejohnSandra C Hayes
Oct 18, 2012·Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·Eunice Jeffs, Theresa Wiseman
Dec 6, 2012·Journal of Cancer Survivorship : Research and Practice·Andrea L PusicBabak Mehrara
Feb 5, 2013·Seminars in Oncology Nursing·Mei R Fu, Yang Kang
Nov 13, 2013·Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy·Maryellen Thompson
Jun 28, 2014·Oncology Nursing Forum·Marion BurckhardtSteffen Fleischer

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Oct 28, 2016·Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·Jie Deng, Barbara A Murphy
Sep 25, 2017·Lymphatic Research and Biology·Christine J MoffattIsabelle Quere
Nov 7, 2018·British Journal of Community Nursing·Tobias Bertsch
Apr 14, 2016·Cancer Nursing·Maria Fernanda Barbirato da Mata TiezziLúcia Alves Silva Lara
Mar 11, 2020·Quality of Life Research : an International Journal of Quality of Life Aspects of Treatment, Care and Rehabilitation·Zahra OmidiShahpar Haghighat
Aug 17, 2021·Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation·Zeynep DeveciSibel Eyigör
Jul 7, 2021·Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·Huihui ZhaoLiling Chen

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Primary Care Respiratory Journal : Journal of the General Practice Airways Group
Helen K Reddel
European Journal of Cancer : Official Journal for European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) [and] European Association for Cancer Research (EACR)
S J PainA D Purushotham
© 2021 Meta ULC. All rights reserved