Ignite Creation Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:40 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:40 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06591871
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
None
First Post:
2024-09-05
Brief Title:
Educational Program on Self-Management for Women with Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema
Sponsor:
None
Organization:
None
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effect of Self-management Educational Program on Womens Self-care and Quality of Life Post Mastectomy Lymphedema
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2024-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
No
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Post mastectomy lymphedema is a chronic disease that negatively affect physical social psychological and emotional well-being so Patient education regarding self-management is crucial to enhance womens self -care and quality of life
Detailed Description:
Improvement in screening and treatment modalities of breast cancer has translated into higher survival rates in these patients Unfortunately this gain in survival leading to high prevalence of serious consequences of cancer treatments Among these post mastectomy lymphedema It was estimated that 10 million women had breast cancer- related lymphedema BCRL worldwide with 3-5 million affected in the United States Approximately one in five women undergoing breast cancer surgery at risk for developing lymphedema
Post-mastectomy lymphedema is a chronic and progressive tissue swelling caused by the abnormal buildup of protein-rich fluids in the interstitial space due to disrupted lymphatic drainage This swelling results in physical symptoms such as heaviness pain decreased flexibility or tightness stiffness fatigue and numbness in the affected extremity Its long-term burden extends beyond these physical symptoms to significantly impact social psychological emotional functioning also pose financial burdens to patients the healthcare system and society which lead to poor quality of life
Lymphedema self-management constitutes the standard lymphedema treatment that should be maintained throughout life In this context the nurses role becomes magnified Self-management is the ability of individual to manage ones own chronic condition encompassing the management of symptoms
physical and psychosocial impacts treatment and incorporating these management practices into daily activities to attain optimal quality of life
Nurses contribute significantly in management of post mastectomy lymphedema through educating the patients about lymphedema self-care behaviors which are important to control lymphedema symptoms decrease lymphedema stages and prevent further progression of the disease Lymphedema self-care involves maintaining risk-reduction behaviors exercising weight control good nutrition healthy lifestyle behaviors caring and proper fit of compression garments self-lymph drainage skin care signs and symptoms preventing and managing infections
Post-mastectomy lymphedema is a chronic and progressive tissue swelling caused by the abnormal buildup of protein-rich fluids in the interstitial space due to disrupted lymphatic drainage This swelling results in physical symptoms such as heaviness pain decreased flexibility or tightness stiffness fatigue and numbness in the affected extremity Its long-term burden extends beyond these physical symptoms to significantly impact social psychological emotional functioning also pose financial burdens to patients the healthcare system and society which lead to poor quality of life
Lymphedema self-management constitutes the standard lymphedema treatment that should be maintained throughout life In this context the nurses role becomes magnified Self-management is the ability of individual to manage ones own chronic condition encompassing the management of symptoms
physical and psychosocial impacts treatment and incorporating these management practices into daily activities to attain optimal quality of life
Nurses contribute significantly in management of post mastectomy lymphedema through educating the patients about lymphedema self-care behaviors which are important to control lymphedema symptoms decrease lymphedema stages and prevent further progression of the disease Lymphedema self-care involves maintaining risk-reduction behaviors exercising weight control good nutrition healthy lifestyle behaviors caring and proper fit of compression garments self-lymph drainage skin care signs and symptoms preventing and managing infections
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
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Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
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Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
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