Factors associated with professional healthcare advice seeking in women at risk for developing breast cancer-related lymphedema.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2017.10.010
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Approximately 6-20% of breast cancer patients undergoing lymph node surgery will develop lymphedema. At-risk individuals are encouraged to seek professional healthcare advice if symptoms arise. This study aimed to identify cognitive and affective factors… read more here.
Keywords: risk; professional healthcare; lymphedema risk; seeking phca ... See more keywords
The Predictive Role of Illness Perception on Lymphedema Risk-Management Behaviors in Women After Breast Cancer Surgery: A Longitudinal Study.
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DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001225
Abstract: BACKGROUND Illness perception affects lymphedema risk-management behaviors. However, little is known about these behavioral changes within 6 months after surgery and how illness perception predicts behavioral trajectories. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: lymphedema risk; illness perception; risk management;