breast cancer-related lymphedema
Conditions
Interventions
intervention group :Family caregiver participation in lymphedema self-management based on FCEM
control group :Routine lymphedema self-management
Sponsors
Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 59 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients: 1. Female, age>18 years old 2. Pathological diagnosis of breast cancer, unilateral 3. After active treatment of breast cancer, diagnosis of breast cancer related lymphedema 4. B-ultrasound report excluded upper limb deep vein thrombosis 5. The patient did not receive lymph detumescence treatment in the past 6. Have the ability to understand and express 7. Signed an informed consent form Caregiver: 1) Age>18 years old 2) Cohabitation with patients during the study period 3) Having the ability to understand and express oneself 4) Sign informed consent form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients: 1. During the adjuvant therapy period 2. History of infection, trauma, or surgery in the upper limbs 3. Diseases that cause limb swelling, such as heart failure or kidney failure 4. Primary cancer metastasis or other major diseases 5. Inability to use smartphones Caregiver: 1. Have cognitive impairment, mental illness, or serious physical illness 2. Family caregivers are not related to the patient 3. Do not know how to use smartphones
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Arm circumference;Breast Cancer & Lymphedema Symptom Experience Index;Self management Behavior Scale of Lymphedema in breast cancer Patients; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Upper Limb Lymphedema Quality of Life Scale;Family Support Scale; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactXiao Chen
Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University
Outcome results
None listed