Early Detection of Postoperative Limb Lymphedema and its Interventions in Breast Cancer Patients
Objective To investigate clinical efficacy of early detection of limb lymphedema and its interventions after breast cancer surgery.Methods 80 postoperative breast cancer patients were selected and divided into the observation group and the control group,40 cases in each,according to the random number table method.The control group were given routine care,whereas the observation group were offered early detection and interventions for lymphedema.The incidence of lymphedema and self-perceived symptoms 6 months after surgery were compared between the 2 groups(evaluated using the BCLE-SEI score,including six dimensions:function,socialization,sleep,sexuality,emotion,and sense of belonging).Results The incidence of lymphedema 6 months after surgery in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group(P＜0.05).The BCLE-SEI scores 6 months after surgery in the observation group were better than those in the control group in terms of function,socialization,and emotion(all P＜0.05),whereas the scores of sleep,sexuality and sense of belonging in the 2 groups were 0.Conclusions Early detection and intervention can positively reduce the incidence of lymphedema in patients after breast cancer surgery and contribute to improving their quality of life.
breast cancerlymphedemaearly detectionintervention
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