Upper limb disabilities and associated factors among breast cancer survivors: A quantitative cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Complications following breast cancer treatment result in chronic upper limb disabilities. To plan an informed and effective rehabilitation for timely intervention to prevent, mitigate, or manage the functional impairments for breast cancer survivors, especially in settings with limited resources, the burden of upper limb disabilities needs to be ascertained. This study examined upper limb disabilities and associated factors among breast cancer survivors.

Methods

This cross-sectional quantitative study recruited 60 breast cancer survivors using purposive sampling method. Text messages and face-to-face interactions were used to inform participants about the study. Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire was used to ascertain the upper limb disabiliti

SUBMITTER: John DO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11580077 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature