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ArticleJournal of Cancer2015

Ethnodrama: An Innovative Knowledge Translation Tool in the Management of Lymphedema.

Shahid Ahmed, Elizabeth Quinlan, Linda McMullen, Roanne Thomas, Pam Fichtner, Janice Block

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Article in Journal of Cancer, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Shahid Ahmed1. Saskatoon Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada;
Elizabeth Quinlan2. Department of Sociology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada;
Linda McMullen3. Department of Psychology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada;
Roanne Thomas4. School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada;
Pam Fichtner5. Sephira Healing, Saskatoon, SK, Canada;
Janice Block6. Department of Physical Therapy, Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Canada.
University of Saskatchewan · CAUniversity of Ottawa · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLymphedema can cause significant physical impairment and quality-of-life issues. Yet there is a gap in knowledge about lymphedema among breast cancer survivors (BCS), and health care professionals (HCP). Ethnodrama is an innovative knowledge translation strategy that uses theatrical performances for dissemination of research results. We evaluated the impact of live ethnodrama on HCP' and BCS' awareness and attitudes in relation to impact of lymphedema on BCS' lives.

methodsEthnodrama performances were developed by script writers and a theatre director in collaboration with the investigators and BCS using data from published research and pre-performances workshops. Six interactive live performances were given to audiences of BCS, HCP, and community members in four cities across Canada. After watching these live performances, members of the audiences were asked to complete a paper-based questionnaire regarding their knowledge of lymphedema, and their attitudes and practices toward lymphedema.

resultsOf 238 audience members who participated in the survey, 55 (23%) were BCS and 85 (37.5%) were HCP. Most members rated the performances as very effective in changing their (84%) or other people's (93%) understanding of lymphedema; 96% reported being motivated to seek additional information on lymphedema, and 72% of HCP anticipated changes in their practices related to lymphedema screening. Overall no significant differences were noted in responses to ethnodrama between BCS and HCP. Open-ended responses were supportive of the findings from the closed-ended questions.

conclusionsOur results indicate that ethnodrama performances effectively convey information and positively affecting changes in HCP' and BCS' attitudes toward lymphedema.

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arm morbiditiesattitudebreast cancerEthnodramahealth care professionalsinteractive theatreknowledge translationlymphedemasurvivorship

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PMID26284137
PMCPMC4532983
OpenAlexW1121512275

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