Patient recall and retention of lymphoedema-linked education knowledge following breast cancer surgery in Australia
Lemcke, Janet, Starkey, Nicola, Lindsay, Daniel, and Pain, Tilley (2022) Patient recall and retention of lymphoedema-linked education knowledge following breast cancer surgery in Australia. Journal of Lymphoedema, 17 (1). pp. 24-28.
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Abstract
Introduction: Education on lymphoedema and lymphoedema risk is an essential part of the cancer care package. This study evaluated recall and retention of lymphoedema-linked education knowledge in patients following breast cancer surgery.
Method: Seventy participants at risk of developing lymphoedema were assigned to a 1:1 or group education programme. Surveys captured self-reported recall of their lymphoedema education and demonstration of upper-limb exercises over 12 months.
Results: Participant’s ability to recall lymphoedema education and associated exercises decreased over time. Recall increased by 12 months but remained suboptimal. Delivery method and lymphoedema risk category were not significant factors affecting participants recall.
Conclusion: Recall and retention of lymphoedema education was sub-optimal, however, participants with clinical symptoms demonstrated greater knowledge and performance.
| Item ID: | 76582 |
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| Item Type: | Article (Research - C1) |
| ISSN: | 2054-9431 |
| Keywords: | Breast cancer, education, lymphoedema, recall, retention |
| Copyright Information: | © OmniaMed Communications Ltd, 2023. |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Mar 2023 05:59 |
| FoR Codes: | 32 BIOMEDICAL AND CLINICAL SCIENCES > 3211 Oncology and carcinogenesis > 321199 Oncology and carcinogenesis not elsewhere classified @ 50% 42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4203 Health services and systems > 420399 Health services and systems not elsewhere classified @ 50% |
| SEO Codes: | 20 HEALTH > 2001 Clinical health > 200105 Treatment of human diseases and conditions @ 50% 20 HEALTH > 2003 Provision of health and support services > 200399 Provision of health and support services not elsewhere classified @ 50% |
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