Current physical therapy care of patients undergoing breast reconstruction for breast cancer: a survey of practice in the United Kingdom and Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In both the United Kingdom (UK) and Brazil, women undergoing mastectomy should be offered breast reconstruction. Patients may benefit from physical therapy to prevent and treat muscular deficits. However, there are uncertainties regarding which physical therapy program to recommend.

Objective

The aim was to investigate the clinical practice of physical therapists for patients undergoing breast reconstruction for breast cancer. A secondary aim was to compare physical therapy practice between UK and Brazil.

Methods

Online survey with physical therapists in both countries. We asked about physical therapists' clinical practice.

Results

181 physical therapists completed the survey, the majority were from Brazil (77%). Respondents reported that only half o

SUBMITTER: Mazuquin B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7990737 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature