2013 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
A study on the development of nursing skills for patients with lymphedema associated with cancer treatment
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22390422
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Clinical nursing
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| Research Institution | Kumamoto University |
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Principal Investigator |
NAKAO Fujiko 熊本大学, 大学院生命科学研究部, 准教授 (40363113)
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| Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) |
SUZUKI Shizue 神戸市看護大学, 看護学部, 教授 (00149709)
NAKAO Hisako 九州大学, 大学院医学研究院, 教授 (80164127)
CHISHAKI Akiko 九州大学, 大学院医学研究院, 教授 (60216497)
KAKU Tsunehisa 九州大学, 大学院医学研究院, 教授 (60185717)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2010-04-01 – 2013-03-31
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| Keywords | 看護技術教育 / 続発性リンパ浮腫 / 複合的理学療法 |
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| Research Abstract |
The onset of lymphedema is due to an interruption of the lymphatic flow associated with treatment for breast or gynecological cancers. It causes a declining Quality of Life (QOL) for patients, including changes in body images. However, Evidence-Based Nursing (EBN) have not been established in actual clinical sites.The purpose of our study was to clarify EBN to prevent from lymphedema and to create an educational program for nurses. We created a program based on Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy, educated and evaluated their comprehension and skills.
We suggested a practical 4-day program involving three elements, such as lectures on knowledge and skills of lymphedema, on lifestyle guidance for the patients with risks, and on self-lymphatic drainage.
The schedule and elements mentioned above can be generally used in constructing programs reflecting situations of patients and nurses in various clinical sites. We will develop a standardized education program and to maintain their QOL.
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