The status and analysis of knowledge,belief and practice on lymphedema associated with postoperative breast cancer in medical staff in breast cancer department
Objective:To investigate the level of knowledge,belief and practice on lymphedema associated with postoperative breast cancer in medical staff,and to explore the influencing factors.Methods:A survey was conducted from March to May 2022 by purposive sampling method among medical and nursing staff of breast cancer department.Based on the group standard"prevention and care of postoperative lymphedema in breast cancer"of Chinese Nursing Association,and combined with related literature,we developed a self-administered questionnaire.Results:A total of 414 medical staffs were included.The correct rate of the knowledge dimension was 57.52％,and the scores of attitude and behavior dimensions were 30.19±4.12 and 29.60±6.80,respectively.Multiple regression analysis showed that occupation(nursing staff)was the influencing factor of attitude dimension(P＜0.05),and occupation(nursing staff),whether they had attended lymphedema training and had experience in lymphedema care were the influencing factors of behavior dimension(P＜0.05).Conclusion:Medical staffs have a low level of knowledge,a positive attitude and a high level of behavior towards lymphoedema after breast cancer surgery.Clinical managers should pay attention to the management of lymphoedema in postoperative breast cancer patients,strengthen the knowledge base and skills development of medical staffs in BCRL prevention and treatment.
Breast cancerLymphedemaKnowledge-Attitude-PracticeMedical staff
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