Impact of text reminders on pneumatic compression device (PCD) compliance in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Do cell phone text reminders impact the rate of compliance with pneumatic compression device (PCD) therapy among women with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL)?

Methods

A prospective, randomized, 2-group feasibility study conducted at 2 centers. Participants were adult females (≥18 years old) with unilateral BCRL who had the capability of receiving reminder text messages. All participants underwent PCD therapy. Participants were randomized 1:1 to control (no text messages) or test group (received text message reminders if the PCD had not been used for 2 consecutive days). The rate of compliance between treatment groups was the main outcome measure. Secondary outcome measures were changes in arm girth, quality of life (QOL), and symptom severity.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Maingi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10724087 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature