Knowledge, attitude and practice toward postoperative upper limb exercise among patients undergoing axillary lymph node dissection for breast cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study examines the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward postoperative upper limb exercise among patients undergoing axillary lymph node dissection for breast cancer.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out at Guangdong Medical University Affiliated Hospital from July 1, 2023, to May 1, 2024. Demographic information and KAP scores regarding postoperative upper limb exercises were collected using questionnaires.

Results

A total of 479 valid questionnaires were included. Among the respondents, 178 (37.2%) were aged 41-50 years, and 372 (77.7%) learned about postoperative rehabilitation from doctors and nurses. The average knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 10 [8.00, 10.00] (range 0-10), 24 [24.00, 28.00] (range 6-30), and 36 [

SUBMITTER: Huang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12837027 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature