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KMID : 0123520120190010037
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Journal of muscle and joint health
2012 Volume.19 No. 1 p.37 ~ p.45
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Relationships among Pain, Upper Extremity Function, and Anxiety in the Breast Cancer Survivors
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Lim Jeong-Sun
Kim Jong-Im
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was to compare pain, upper extremity function, and anxiety among disease characteristics in the breast cancer survivors and to clarify the relationship among these variables.
Methods: One hundred twenty two participants with breast cancer survivors over the age of 30 were recruited from a general hospital. Data were collected from November 1 to December 25, 2006 using a structured questionnaire.
Results: The mean age was 51.17 and their mean survival period was 38.08 months. The breast cancer survivors who had received radiation therapy reported lower levels of pain and upper extremity function, and higher levels of anxiety than those who had other treatments. Pain and anxiety were positively related, and upper extremity function was negatively related to pain and anxiety.
Conclusion: The breast cancer survivors experienced pain, upper extremity function disorder and anxiety. This study indicates that nursing interventions for the breast cancer survivors may be needed to improve upper extremity function, and to reduce pain and anxiety.
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KEYWORD
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Breast Cancer, Upper Extremity, Pain, Anxiety
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