SynthesisJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2023
Patient education for breast cancer-related lymphedema: a systematic review.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 37 citations in OpenAlex.
- Research trends on lymphedema after mastectomy for breast cancer patients from 2000 to 2023: a scientometric analysis.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Pooled it
- Current evidence on patient precautions for reducing breast cancer-related lymphedema manifestation and progression risks.Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) · 2024Pooled 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
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- Understandability and Actionability of Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Lymphedema Education Material in Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery: Expert Evaluation.Journal of clinical nursing · 2026Observational
- Effectiveness of Physical Exercise Programs in Reducing Secondary Lymphedema Associated with Breast Cancer: An Overview of Systematic Reviews.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Long-term cancer survivor awareness and learning preferences for cardio- oncologic risks: A qualitative study.Research square · 2026Article
- Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Nursing-Led Strategies - A Narrative Review.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Review
- Knowledge, attitude and practice toward postoperative upper limb exercise among patients undergoing axillary lymph node dissection for breast cancer.BMC public health · 2025Article
- A Systematic Review on the Effective Teaching Strategies and Methods for Cancer Patient Education.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2025Review
- Right out of the gate: a mixed method study on the needs and priorities of individuals with or at risk of breast cancer-related lymphedema.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
- Assessing the Impact of Lymphedema Therapy Referral on Breast Cancer Survivors' Lymphedema Knowledge: A Cross-Sectional Survey.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- Bibliometric and visual analysis of breast cancer-related lymphedema: Knowledge structure, research status, and future trends.Medicine · 2025Article
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- Knowledge, belief, and practice in prevention of lymphedema in postoperative breast cancer patients and analysis of associated factors.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Development and evaluation of a WeChat-based intervention program for prevention of breast cancer-related lymphedema.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Complete decongestive therapy phase 1: an expert consensus document.Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) · 2024Article
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- "The Materials Didn't Really Seem to Apply to Me": A Focus-Group Study on Young Women's Needs and Perspectives on Breast Cancer Educational Material.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2024Article
- YouTube videos on lymphedema as an information source for Spanish speaking breast cancer survivors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
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5 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
purposeThe aim was to identify the impact of the (a) components of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) educational content, (b) modes of education, and (c) timing of education on arm volume, quality of life, function, complications associated with BCRL, adherence to interventions, and knowledge acquisition in individuals diagnosed with breast cancer (BC).
methodsThis review followed the Preferred Reported Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines (PROSPERO CRD42021253084). Databases searched included PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Scopus from January 2010 to December 2021. Study quality and bias were assessed using the American Physical Therapy Association's Critical Appraisal Tool for Experimental Intervention Studies.
resultsForty-five studies were eligible, and 15 met the inclusion criteria (4 acceptable and 11 low quality). This review was unable to determine the optimal content, mode, and timing for BCRL education across survivorship. Content included a brief overview of BCRL, early signs and symptoms, risk reduction practices, and a point of contact. Delivery was multi-modal, and knowledge acquisition was rarely assessed. Education was provided pre/post operatively and after BCRL developed.
conclusionsIndividualized BCRL education via a multi-modal approach, repeated at multiple time points, and assessment of survivors' knowledge acquisition is recommended. Consideration of the survivors' phase of treatment, content volume, and time required to complete the program is advised when developing the educational intervention. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Survivors of BC may need to advocate for BCRL education based on their individual risk and needs, request a point of contact for questions/follow up, and express their preferred style of learning.
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