Trial reportPloS one2018
The effect of relaxation techniques on edema, anxiety and depression in post-mastectomy lymphedema patients undergoing comprehensive decongestive therapy: A clinical trial.
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- Interventions to improve the psychosocial outcomes of individuals with lymphedema: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Pooled it
- Evidence for the clinical effectiveness of decongestive lymphoedema treatment for breast cancer-related arm lymphoedema, a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Pooled it
- Complete Decongestive Therapy Effect on Breast Cancer Related to Lymphedema: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2023Pooled it
- The effects of the combined exercise intervention based on internet and social media software (CEIBISMS) on quality of life, muscle strength and cardiorespiratory capacity in Chinese postoperative breast cancer patients:a randomized controlled trial.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2019Trial
- Comprehensive Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Management Programs Addressing both Psychosocial and Physical Needs: A Scoping Review.The open journal of occupational therapy · 2025Article
- Psychological Stress and Its Correlations to Patients with Acute Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery.Breast cancer (Dove Medical Press) · 2024Article
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- Deanxit and tandospirone relieved unexplained limb edema in a depressed pituitary adenoma survivor: A case report.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Article
- A model for self-management of chronic filarial lymphoedema with acute dermato-lymphangio-adenitis.BMJ case reports · 2021Article
- Interventions for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Clinical Practice Guideline From the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA.Physical therapy · 2020Article
- A Longitudinal Study of a Multicomponent Exercise Intervention with Remote Guidance among Breast Cancer Patients.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Behavioral Medicine Methods in Treatment of Somatic Conditions.BioMed research international · 2020Review
- Psychosocial Issues Associated with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: a Literature Review.Current breast cancer reports · 2020Review
- The Effect of Two Methods of Relaxation and Prayer Therapy on Anxiety and Hope in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: A Quasi-Experimental Study.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
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Abstract
objectivesLymphedema is sometimes accompanied by high degrees of anxiety and depression. This study aimed to assess the effects of relaxation techniques on the level of edema, anxiety and depression in women undergoing Comprehensive Decongestive Therapy (CDT).
designThis clinical trial compared two treatment methods in 31 women with post-mastectomy lymphedema, including 15 cases who received CDT and 16 who received RCDT (Relaxation plus CDT). The edema volume, anxiety and depression scores were compared at the first and last sessions of the first phase of the treatment and six weeks afterwards.
resultsThe edema, anxiety and depression scores were 63.6%, 54.1% and 65.5% in the RCDT group and 60.7%, 31.4% and 35.2% in the CDT group. There were significant differences between the two groups in terms of the reduction in depression (p = 0.024) and anxiety (p = 0.011) scores throughout the study. This significant relationship was due to the differences in the depression score in the 3rd and 9th weeks of the study between the two groups. Similarly, anxiety levels differed significantly between the two groups at the 9th week of the study (P = 0.013).
conclusionRelaxation techniques reduced the anxiety and depression scores and the volume of edema in the patients with lymphedema. The addition of this intervention to the therapeutic package for lymphedema patients requires further studies in terms of cost-effectiveness.
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