Knowledge of women undergoing mastectomy regarding lymphedema
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https://doi.org/10.26694/reufpi.v14i1.6301Keywords:
Lymphedema, Breast Neoplasms, Women, Knowledge, MastectomyAbstract
Objective: Assess knowledge held by women who have undergone mastectomy concerning lymphedema. Methods: Descriptive qualitative study conducted with women in the intermediate postoperative period following mastectomy at an oncology hospital in Northern Brazil. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Analysis followed Bardin’s content analysis principles combined with IRaMuTeQ software. Results: A total of twenty women participated, aged between 36 and 75 years, with mean education level, predominantly mixed race, most having undergone chemotherapy and presenting Systemic Arterial Hypertension. IRaMuTeQ generated a dendrogram encompassing five classes. Semantic content from classes 1, 2, and 5 was subdivided into the class “Communication: nursing professionals’ care guidelines regarding lymphedema,” while semantic content from classes 3 and 4 originated the order of classes 2 and 3 described subsequently as: “Understanding among women who underwent mastectomy regarding lymphedema” and “Surgical experience of women who underwent mastectomy: reflections and consequences.” Conclusion: Knowledge held by women who underwent mastectomy regarding lymphedema and the guidance received during postoperative care varies according to understanding. Guidance received mainly focused on general postoperative care following mastectomy. Improvement opportunities are suggested for communication that promotes self-care aimed at prevention.
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