Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine (대한물리의학회지)

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Awareness of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Program after Breast Cancer Surgery in Healthy Korean Women

건강한 한국여성들을 대상으로 한 유방암 수술 후 물리치료 적용에 대한 인식도 조사

  • Kim, Yu-Mi (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Rho, Hyo-Lyun (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Kangwon National University)
  • 김유미 (강원대학교 물리치료학과) ;
  • 노효련 (강원대학교 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2017.10.09
  • Accepted : 2017.11.22
  • Published : 2018.02.28
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Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose this study was to investigate the awareness of physical therapy as one of rehabilitation interventions for post-operative women with breast cancer in healthy Korean women. METHODS: This study recruited 223 adult women aged 20 and older who never had breast cancer but received physical therapy. This study used a structured questionnaire consisting of 13 items in 3 fields designed to focus on socio-demographic characteristics, breast cancer experience of friends or family, and awareness of physical therapy as one of methods to improve rehabilitation of patients following breast cancer surgery. RESULTS: Among respondents who completed the survey, 62.8% were interested in breast cancer. However, 78.1% had never heard of physical therapy as a rehabilitation intervention for post-operative women with breast cancer. 44.4% believed that physical therapy is necessary after breast cancer surgery. 69.5% of the respondents were willing to participate in a physical therapy rehabilitation program if there were diagnosed with breast cancer, and 59.2% believed that the participation in this program would be beneficial. 42.9% acquired some information that physical therapy is one type of rehabilitation to improve physical condition for women with breast cancer from the Internet or television. In addition, education level affected interest and awareness of physical therapy for breast cancer. Awareness about breast cancer and physical therapy were higher among well-educated respondents. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that a physical therapy rehabilitation program is specifically developed, and correct information on it is provided to improve health condition in women following breast cancer surgery.

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