Elastic Bandage
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized, unblinded clinical study. Group experimental: 51 women with breast cancer who are indicated for breast symmetrization who received tapings in the recovery room and physiotherapeu
E04.062.937
Sponsors
Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: be female; individuals aged 18 ato 70; having been diagnosed with breast cancer; have an indication for surgical treatment to symmetrize the breasts; understand the objectives and instruments used in the research
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: have an allergy to the taping tape; have neurological diseases (e.g. Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.); present psychological disorders that impede understanding of the research and assessment instruments; being undergoing surgical treatment for recurrence of breast cancer; Participants who develop infections, hemorrhages, hematomas or other complications (except scar dehiscence) in the P.O. period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find a considerable reduction in the presence of edema, pain and discomfort. Assess skin condition after applying the bandage | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find reduced levels of pain and discomfort, degree of edema, and presence and classification of ecchymosis, in addition to expecting no scar dehiscence;An increase in the quality of life, comfort and satisfaction with the general appearance of the participants' breasts is expected, through the BEQ 55 instrument – ??Breast Assessment Questionnaire | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactNatanielle Dutra
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS
Outcome results
None listed