Acceptance of disability and discharge readiness in patients underwent modified radical mastectomy

This study investigates the acceptance of disability (AOD) and discharge readiness of patients after modified radical mastectomy and analyze the correlation between AOD and discharge readiness to provide scientific theoretical guidance for clinical practice. A total of 200 patients underwent modified radical mastectomy were evaluated by disability acceptance scale and discharge preparation scale. Single factor and multiple linear regression analysis were used to screen the influencing factors of AOD and discharge readiness of patients after modified radical mastectomy, and Pearson was used to analyze the correlation between AOD and discharge readiness. AOD score with 75.20 ± 9.16 and discharge readiness score with 56.30 ± 7.44 of patients after modified radical mastectomy were obtained. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that family economic status, whether spouses care about their current image, and whether undergo radiotherapy and chemotherapy were the influencing factors of AOD. Convenience of seeking medical treatment after discharge and education level were the influencing factors of discharge readiness score (P < .05). There is significant positive correlation between AOD and discharge readiness score (P < .05). Middle level of AOD and discharge readiness score of patients after modified radical mastectomy was reported and there is significant positive correlation between AOD and discharge readiness score, highlighting the importance of the help from medical staff on patients with breast cancer for their acceptance of breast loss after surgery, contributing to the enhancement of AOD and the quality of life.