Knowledge, attitude and practice toward postoperative upper limb exercise among patients undergoing axillary lymph node dissection for breast cancer
The study indicates that breast cancer patients who have undergone axillary lymph node dissection generally possess sufficient knowledge, maintain a positive attitude, and engage in proactive practices regarding postoperative upper limb exercises. It is recommended that healthcare providers continuously enhance patient education programs, particularly emphasizing the importance of medical insurance and managing conditions like hyperlipidemia, to further improve knowledge and practice outcomes in postoperative care.
Authors
- Pu Qiu
- BaoYing Chen
- Jinxin Fu
- Zhongzeng Liang
- Weizhang Chen
- Yuanqi Zhang
- Shengchao Huang
- Liyan Yu
Institutions
- Guangdong Medical College (CN)
- Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University (CN)
- Zhanjiang Experimental Station (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical College Hospital (CN)
- Guangzhou Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24410-8
- Primary Topic
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00