Effect of Educational Nursing Program on Quality of Life of Women with Post Mastectomy Lymphedema

Background: Post mastectomy lymphedema is a chronic disease that negatively affect physical, social, psychological and emotional well-being, so Patient education regarding lymphedema is crucial to enhance quality of life of post mastectomy women. Study Aim: To evaluate effect of educational nursing program on quality of life of women with post mastectomy lymphedema. Hypothesis: Implementation of educational nursing program will improve knowledge and quality of life of women with post mastectomy lymphedema. Research design: A quasi-experimental design with a pre–post test approach was utilized. Subjects: Forty women with post-mastectomy lymphedema participated in this study. Setting: The study was conducted in the breast, oncology outpatient clinics and Rheumatology and rehabilitation unit at Assiut University Hospital. Tools: Tool (I) Women's Structured Interview Questionnaire, including three sections: Women's demographic data, Women's medical history and Pre/Post Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire. Tool (II): Lymphedema Quality of Life Questionnaire-Arm (LYMQOL-Arm). Result: The mean age of the women was 47.67±6.45 years, the women's total knowledge scores regarding lymphedema were significantly improved after program implementation at (P.v