Application of a domicile-based exercise program for shoulder rehabilitation after breast cancer surgery

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an exercise program for the recuperation of the range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder. This is a quasi-experimental study developed at the Mastology Outpatient Clinic of the Federal University of São Paulo - Brazil, from August 2006 to June...

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Published inRevista latino-americana de enfermagem Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 35 - 43
Main Authors Petito, Eliana Louzada, Nazário, Afonso Celso Pinto, Martinelli, Simone Elias, Facina, Gil, De Gutiérrez, Maria Gaby Rivero
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Portuguese
Spanish
Published Brazil Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto / Universidade de São Paulo 01.02.2012
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Exercise Therapy
Female
Home Care Services
Humans
Mastectomy - rehabilitation
Middle Aged
NURSING
Range of Motion, Articular
Shoulder - physiology
Fisioterapia
Cuidados Pós-Operatórios
Breast Neoplasm
Physiotherapy
Cuidados Posoperatorios
Neoplasias de la Mama
Postoperative Care
Reabilitação
Enfermagem Oncológica
Oncologic Nursing
Neoplasias da Mama
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitación
Enfermería Oncológica
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Summary:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an exercise program for the recuperation of the range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder. This is a quasi-experimental study developed at the Mastology Outpatient Clinic of the Federal University of São Paulo - Brazil, from August 2006 to June 2008, with 64 breast cancer patients undergoing surgery. The intervention consisted of: preoperative evaluation of the ROM, verbal and written guidance, demonstration and implementation of the exercises and revaluation at the outpatient follow-up appointments until the 105(th) postoperative day (PO). From the 7(th) PO a significant increase was observed in the ROM, which continued until the 105(th) PO. The minimum time for recovery was 105 days for the women undergoing mastectomy, and 75 days for those undergoing quadrantectomy. There was satisfactory adherence of 78.6% of the women. The domicile program was effective for the recovery of ROM in the study population, benefiting women who can not attend a presential program.
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ISSN:0104-1169
1518-8345
1518-8345
0104-1169
DOI:10.1590/s0104-11692012000100006