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A Mixed-Methods Study on the Current Status and Influencing Factors of Health Information-Seeking Behavior Among Breast Cancer Patients with Lymphoedema Following Surgery

A Mixed-Methods Study on the Current Status and Influencing Factors of Health Information-Seeking Behavior Among Breast Cancer Patients with Lymphoedema Following Surgery

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500112931
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-11-21
Start date
2024-11-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-24

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Conditions

Breast Cancer

Interventions

Patients undergoing breast cancer surgery in the Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery (Quantitative Study):None

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Quantitative Study Inclusion Criteria (1) Female patients aged >=18 years; (2) Patients undergoing their first breast cancer surgery; (3) Pathologically confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer with awareness of the condition; (4) Mentally competent, with no language barriers, sufficient reading ability, and capability to operate a mobile phone; (5) No other malignancies or severe comorbidities; (6) Voluntary signing of the informed consent form. 2. Qualitative Study Inclusion Criteria Breast cancer patients aged >=18 years who have undergone surgery and are aware of their condition, and who voluntarily participate and sign an informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Quantitative Research Exclusion Criteria (1) Patients with combined severe organ dysfunction (heart, liver, kidney); (2) Patients with limb dysfunction or limb amputation; (3) Foreign patients, psychiatric patients, or patients involved in medical disputes. 2. Qualitative Research Exclusion Criteria Patients unable to communicate normally due to illness or other reasons; patients unable to tolerate extended interviews.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Health information seeking behavior;General Information Questionnaire (including demographic and socioeconomic data, and disease-related treatment information). Demographic and socioeconomic data include patient age, weight, height, educational level, marital status, monthly income, and number of household members; disease-related treatment information includes surgical method, number of lymph nodes excised, receipt of radiation or chemotherapy, history of hypertension, availability of lymphedema clinics in the local area, distanc;Upper Limb Lymphedema Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Scale;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZheng Huan

The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine

aihh5599@163.com+86 137 5087 5661

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026