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Effect of Preoperative Rehabilitation Exercise on Improving Postoperative Lymphedema, Quality of Life and Care Needs in Patients With Breast Cancer Surgery
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Summary
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, with surgery being a primary treatment. However, surgical tumor resection combined with lymph node dissection often leads to upper extremity lymphedema as a complication. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of preoperative rehabilitation exercise on upper limb function, lymphedema severity, quality of life, and post-discharge care needs in breast cancer patients undergoing surgery. Participants will be assigned to either an experimental group receiving individualized preoperative rehabilitation exercise instruction or a control group receiving standard clinical nursing education. Outcomes will be measured across seven time points from pre-operation up to one year post-surgery.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
20 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
105
Start Date
2024-06-01
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-08-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Preoperative Upper Limb Rehabilitation Exercise
Individualized instruction and guidance on upper limb rehabilitation exercises starting 1 day prior to surgery to reduce postoperative lymphedema and improve physical function.
Standard Nursing Care and Education
Routine clinical nursing education executed preoperatively or on postoperative Day 1 according to standard ward procedures.
Locations (2)
National Taiwan University Hospital Cancer Center
Taipei, Taiwan
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan