Authors
Mei R Fu, Deborah Axelrod, Amber A Guth, Francis Cartwright, Zeyuan Qiu, Judith D Goldberg, June Kim, Joan Scagliola, Robin Kleinman, Judith Haber
Publication date
2014/10
Journal
Annals of surgical oncology
Volume
21
Pages
3481-3489
Publisher
Springer US
Description
Background
Advances in cancer treatments continue to reduce the incidence of lymphedema. Yet, many breast cancer survivors still face long-term postoperative challenges as a result of developing lymphedema. The purpose of this study was to preliminarily evaluate The Optimal Lymph Flow program, a patient-centered education and behavioral program focusing on self-care strategies to enhance lymphedema risk reduction by promoting lymph flow and optimize body mass index (BMI).
Methods
A prospective, longitudinal, quasi-experimental design with repeated-measures was used. The study outcomes included lymph volume changes by infrared perometer, and BMI by a bioimpedance device at pre-surgery baseline, 2–4 weeks after surgery, 6-month and 12-month follow-up. A total of 140 patients were recruited and participated in The Optimal …
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