Awareness Scale Related To Physiotherapy After Breast Cancer: A Scale Development Study

NCT05992441 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: E-10840098-772.02-205
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 450
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In this study, the aim is to develop a scale that assesses the awareness levels of particularly short and/or long-term effects, especially related to physiotherapy, in individuals diagnosed with high incidence and survival rates of breast cancer.

Conditions

Breast Cancer

Keywords

breast; cancer; physiotherapy; awareness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Awareness Scale Related To Physıotherapy ın Indıvıduals with Breast Cancer

  Thanks to this scale, which will be created as a result of the scale development study, the awareness of individuals with breast cancer about physiotherapy will be evaluated. The main purpose of scale development is to reveal this awareness. The questions in the scale are usually about lymphedema, pain, fatigue, musculoskeletal problems, heart-lung problems. It is a 5-point Likert-type scoring system and the point values are '1' for strongly disagree and '5' for strongly agree. Since the scale is not finalized, the score values are not clear, but higher scores mean higher awareness level.

  through study completion, an average of 1 year".

Study Arms (1)

breast cancer

This group will consist of women who have received breast cancer and will be based on participant volunteerism.

Other: SCALE DEVELOPMENT STUDY

Interventions

SCALE DEVELOPMENT STUDY OTHER

The study to be carried out is a scale development study. The steps to be followed for the scale development study are as follows; 1. Creating an item pool by making use of the literature review on the subject, 2. Questioning the relevance of the prepared question pool to the subject to be measured with the "Expert Evaluation Form" by experts in the field, 3. Pilot application, 4. Switching to the main study after the pilot application, 5. After the factor and item analyzes, the final arrangements regarding the item and form of the scale will be completed. As a result of this study, an awareness scale related to physiotherapy will be created for individuals with breast cancer.

breast cancer

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The participant group of this research will consist of women aged 18 and over who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, and participation will be on a voluntary basis.

You may qualify if:

• Be over 18 years old
• Be woman
• Being diagnosed with breast cancer (individuals diagnosed with breast cancer who will start, start or have completed breast cancer treatment)
• Being able to read and understand the Turkish language

You may not qualify if:

• Having a cognitive impairment that interferes with answering questions
• Be man

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Fenerbahce University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Fenerbahce Unıversty

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplasms by Site; Breast Diseases; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Study Officials

• pınar kaya ciddi

  medıpol unıversty

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Nergis Yılmaz, licence

CONTACT

5318549782; nergis-yilmaz39@hotmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: OTHER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator-Physiotherapy and rehabilitation Department-Research assistant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 11, 2023
• First Posted: August 15, 2023
• Study Start: April 23, 2023
• Primary Completion: November 15, 2023
• Study Completion: December 15, 2023
• Last Updated: August 15, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-08

Locations

TU (1)