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Concept of scalp care in patients with chemotherapy-induced alopecia

Research Project

Project/Area Number 16K20749
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Research Field Clinical nursing
Research InstitutionThe University of Tokyo

Principal Investigator

Tamai Nao  東京大学, 大学院医学系研究科(医学部), 特任講師 (80636788)

Project Period (FY) 2016-04-01 – 2019-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2018)
Budget Amount *help
¥3,770,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥870,000)
Fiscal Year 2018: ¥1,950,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥450,000)
Fiscal Year 2017: ¥780,000 (Direct Cost: ¥600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥180,000)
Fiscal Year 2016: ¥1,040,000 (Direct Cost: ¥800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥240,000)
Keywords化学療法 / 脱毛 / スカルプケア / 皮膚生理機能 / がん看護学 / 看護理工学
Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study was aimed to determine scalp symptoms, alteration of scalp barrier function, and concept of scalp care in patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy.Fifty patients were recruited. We evaluated scalp barrier function by assessing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and skin pH on scalp region.
Results:1) Patients had the following symptoms-pain, itching, erythema, rash, and erosion. Median values of TEWL decreased than standard value. 2) The incidence of pain and itching increased in the 3rd week. The incidence of erythema and rash in the 13th week increased than that in the 3rd week. TEWL and skin-pH decreased in the last chemotherapy administration. 3) The incidence of dermatitis, including erythema, rash, and erosion, decreased when wearing the new hypoallergenic medical wig.

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

抗がん剤治療中は、頭皮の痛みや痒みの症状の出現、頭皮の紅斑や発疹、びらんなどの皮膚症状が出現し、生理機能が低下することが明らかとなった。これに対して、スカルプケアのコンセプトの1つである「優しい素材のウィッグの使用」を患者に導入することで、脆弱になっている頭皮とウィッグの摩擦が軽減され、紅斑の低減につながった可能性が考えられた。本結果より、抗がん剤治療中の頭皮の変化を理解し、適切な医療用ウィッグの選択を提案していくことで、患者のQOL改善に役立つことが示唆された。

Report

(4 results)
  • 2018 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2017 Research-status Report
  • 2016 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (4 results)

All 2018 2017 2016

All Presentation (4 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 1 results,  Invited: 2 results)

  • [Presentation] 乳がん患者のスカルプケアを追求する2018

    • Author(s)
      玉井奈緒
    • Organizer
      第6回看護理工学会学術集会
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Invited
  • [Presentation] 乳癌患者の頭皮を科学する―医療用ウィッグの効果2017

    • Author(s)
      玉井奈緒, 峰松健夫, 麦田裕子, 真田弘美
    • Organizer
      第5回看護理工学会学術集会
    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
    • Invited
  • [Presentation] The relationship between medical wig types and scalp disorders in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy2017

    • Author(s)
      Nao Tamai, Takeo Minematsu, Hanako Eguchi, Keiko Hosokawa, Hideko Yamauchi, Teruo Yamauchi, Hiromi Sanada
    • Organizer
      3rd Asian Oncology Nursing Society Conference
    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] 乳癌患者の抗がん剤投与に伴う頭皮生理機能と症状の変化2016

    • Author(s)
      玉井奈緒、池田真理、江口華子、細川恵子、金井久子、山内英子、山内照夫、真田弘美
    • Organizer
      第24回日本乳癌学会学術総会
    • Place of Presentation
      東京ビッグサイト
    • Year and Date
      2016-06-16
    • Related Report
      2016 Research-status Report

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Published: 2016-04-21   Modified: 2020-03-30  

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