Educational Program on Self-Management for Women with Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema

NCT06591871 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Lymphedema Post mastectomy
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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 women's self -care and quality of life.

Conditions

Post Mastectomy Lymphedema

Keywords

Post mastectomy lymphedema; Quality of life; Self-care; Self-management educational program

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Effect of self-management educational program on self-care of post mastectomy lymphedema women

  Effect of self-management educational program on self-care of post mastectomy lymphedema women by using (The Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema (BCRL) Self-Care Scale). It comprised 31 items organized into four subdimensions called: Protection, activity and disease process management, pressure management, sustainability. Responses to these items were scored using a four-point likert scale: 4 for always, 3 for often, 2 for occasionally, and 1 for none. The scale yielded a minimum possible score of 31 and a maximum of 124.Higher scores reflect better self-care practices.

  three months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Effect of self-management educational program on quality of life of post mastectomy lymphedema women

  three months

• Effect of self-management educational program on knowledge of post mastectomy lymphedema women

  three months

Study Arms (1)

Forty women with post-mastectomy lymphedema participated in this study.

EXPERIMENTAL

Forty women with post-mastectomy lymphedema participated in this study. All were free from other disabling conditions impeding self-care practices, hadn't previously received any educational programs about post-mastectomy lymphedema. The educational program was implemented through (5) sessions; (2 theoretical \& 3 practical). Theoretical part included the following: a brief overview of anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, definition, causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors, stages, diagnosis and complications of post mastectomy lymphedema, also instructions about general practices for preventing and managing infection, hand and arm care, a healthy nutrition and when you call your physician. While, the practical part included the use of compression bandages, garments and their care, upper extremity lymphedema exercises and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) massage. Each session lasted 45 to 60 minutes and was conducted individually or in small groups of 2-3 women.

Other: Self-management educational program for post mastectomy lymphedema women

Interventions

Self-management educational program for post mastectomy lymphedema women OTHER

The researcher created this program in response to the identified needs of post mastectomy lymphedema women to provide them with essential knowledge and self-care practices concerning post-mastectomy lymphedema. It was designed as a straightforward Arabic booklet written in simple language and supplemented with colorful illustrations and images to accommodate women of varying educational levels. It was consisted of two sections: Theoretical section included the following (A brief overview of anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, definition, causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors , stages, diagnosis and complications of post mastectomy lymphedema, also instructions about general practices for preventing and managing infection, hand and arm care ,a healthy nutrition and when you call your physician ). Practical section included (use of compression bandages, garments and their care, upper extremity lymphedema exercises, Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) massage).

Forty women with post-mastectomy lymphedema participated in this study.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 60 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: female with post mastectomy lymphedema
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• women diagnosed with post-mastectomy lymphedema,free from other disabling conditions impeding self-care practices, No prior participation in lymphedema-related educational programs, and provided an agreement for participation in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Women with mental problems
• Unable to communicate with health team

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Assiut University: lead

Study Sites (1)

faculty of nursing - Assiut University Hospital

Asyut, Egypt, Egypt

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Donahue PMC, MacKenzie A, Filipovic A, Koelmeyer L. Advances in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2023 Jul;200(1):1-14. doi: 10.1007/s10549-023-06947-7. Epub 2023 Apr 27.

  PMID: 37103598 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Cancer Lymphedema

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lymphedema; Lymphatic Diseases; Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases; Postoperative Complications; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Magda Ahmed, Dr

  Faculty of Nursing

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: principal investigator

Model Details: Quasi-experimental research design was used for this study.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 5, 2024
• First Posted: September 19, 2024
• Study Start: June 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: April 1, 2024
• Study Completion: May 1, 2024
• Last Updated: September 19, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)