Health Condition 1: C509- Malignant neoplasm of breast of unspecified site
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Women aged 18 years and above 2. Histologically confirmed breast cancer undergoing definitive surgery (Breast-Conserving Surgery or Modified Radical Mastectomy, with or without axillary procedure) 4. Able to read or understand Hindi/English or local language. 5. Possession of a mobile phone for telephonic follow-up. 6. Willingness to provide informed consent and participate throughout the study duration
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients undergoing immediate whole breast reconstruction (autologous or implant-based) - 2. Patients with known cognitive impairment, psychiatric illness, or communication barriers without a responsible caregiver 3. Patients undergoing palliative surgery or with advanced disease where long-term self-care goals are not applicable
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.To assess the effectiveness of the Breast Cancer Self- Care Chronicle in improving self-care management in experimental group and control group. 2.To assess the effectiveness of the Breast Cancer Self- Care Chronicle in recognition of red- flag symptoms and early reporting in experimental group and control group. Timepoint: 4 week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 3. To assess the incidence of follow-up and re-admission due to red-flag symptoms among postoperative breast cancer patients in experimental group. 4. To assess the effectiveness of the Breast Cancer Self- Care Chronicle on psychosocial, sexual and impact on work among postoperative breast cancer patients in experimental group. 5. To assess the patient satisfaction with Breast Cancer Self- Care Chronicle in experimental group. Timepoint: 4 week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
College of Nursing, AIIMS Delhi