Article
Oncology
Gizem Cansiz, Ayse Arikan Donmez, Sevgisun Kapucu, Pinar Borman
Summary: This study found that the self-management lymphedema education program had significant effects on lymphedema, lymphedema-related symptoms, patient compliance, activities of daily living, and patient activation in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Wenting Jiang, Lijun Chen
Summary: The aim of this study was to analyze the status quo and influencing factors of self-care ability in breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) patients and explore the moderating role of social support between self-efficacy and self-care ability. The self-care ability of BCRL patients was found to be at a low level, and disease duration, severity, and difficulty raising limbs were negative factors, while self-efficacy and social support were positive factors. Social support played a significant moderating role between self-efficacy and self-care ability.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Solomon Abotiba Atinbire, Benjamin Marfo, Bright Alomatu, Collins Ahorlu, Paul Saunderson, Stefanie Weiland
Summary: The Upper West region of Ghana has a high burden of lymphatic filariasis (LF) causing disability. An enhanced cascading training program for lymphedema management led to significant improvements in self-care practices among patients in the region. Efforts to sustain these improvements include regular training and supervision, provision of adequate resources for home care, and maintenance of district registers of lymphedema cases.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Karolien Baldewijns, Josiane Boyne, Carla Rohde, Lieven de Maesschalck, Aleidis Deville, Vincent Brandenburg, Leentje De Bleser, Mieke Derickx, Sema Bektas, Hans-Peter Brunner-La Rocca
Summary: This study describes the perceptions and practices of different healthcare professionals regarding patient education and self-care support in the management of heart failure. HF nurses consider patient education and self-care support as one of their main tasks, while physicians pay limited attention to education. None of the regions covered all the recommended education and support topics.
Editorial Material
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Matthew Lipinski
Summary: Although physicians are expected to teach, many do not receive formal education on how to do so effectively. Giving residents a two-week rotation without patient care, focusing on medical education, is seen as crucial for their development.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Wangqian Fu, Lihong Wang, Xiaohan He, Huixing Chen, Jiping He
Summary: This study explores the relationship between social support, self-efficacy, and subjective well-being of special education teachers in China. The results showed that the subjective well-being of these teachers was at a moderate level. There were significant differences in subjective well-being based on gender, teacher position, education background, and teaching age. Additionally, self-efficacy partially mediated the relationship between social support and subjective well-being. The article discusses suggestions for improving the subjective well-being of special education teachers.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Zeynep Deveci, Ozgul Karayurt, Sibel Eyigor
Summary: This study evaluated self-care practices, sociodemographic and clinical factors affecting self-care, and patient education among women with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). The results showed a significant relationship between perceived benefit and self-care practice scores, as well as differences in self-care scores based on education status. A recommended intervention is education for breast cancer patients to reduce lymphedema risk and promote self-care practices.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Huihui Zhao, Yanni Wu, Chunlan Zhou, Wenji Li, Xiaojin Li, Liling Chen
Summary: This study explored the experience surrounding lymphedema self-management from the perspectives of BCRL patients and healthcare professionals. Thirteen BCRL patients and nine healthcare professionals were interviewed, identifying themes such as knowledge-attitude-practice, emotional reactions, influencing factors, support needs, and professional support. The findings suggest that greater effort is needed from healthcare professionals to strengthen lymphedema self-management, including providing more educational programs and holistic support, and addressing facilitators and barriers to promote self-management. Healthcare professionals also require adequate training to meet patients’ self-management support needs.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jihyun Lee, Yui Park, Dong-Hun Han, Ji Won Yoo, Wenlian Zhou, Pearl Kim, Jay J. Shen
Summary: The study findings suggest that receiving regular education and social support in South Korea have significant impacts on the self-rated health status of North Korean defectors.
Review
Oncology
Marisa Perdomo, Claire Davies, Kimberly Levenhagen, Kathryn Ryans, Laura Gilchrist
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of BCRL education content, modes, and timing on individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. The findings recommend individualized education using a multi-modal approach, repeated at multiple time points, and assessment of survivors' knowledge acquisition.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chi Zhou, Jingchun Chen, Fang Tan, Sihong Lai, Xu Li, Ke Pu, Jiahui Wu, Yin Dong, Falin Zhao
Summary: This study analyzes the current status of self-care compliance, trust, and satisfaction among Chinese hypertensive patients, using cross-sectional data from Zhejiang Province. The findings show a positive association between trust and compliance, as well as trust and satisfaction. However, satisfaction does not directly affect compliance. There are also differences in trust and compliance between male and female patients. These findings provide guidance for improving compliance and implementing gender-targeted health interventions for hypertension patients.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Gretchen A. Youssef
Summary: The article highlights Gretchen Youssef's extensive experience and research achievements in the field of diabetes care, emphasizing the importance of diabetes management and prevention, as well as her commitment to improving the quality of life for diabetes patients.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kainat Asmat, Khairunnisa Dhamani, Raisa Gul, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher
Summary: This review assessed the effectiveness of patient-centered self-management care interventions in improving glycemic control and self-care behaviors in adults with type 2 diabetes. The results showed that patient-centered self-management interventions significantly reduced HbA1c levels, and interventions that included both educational and behavioral components were more effective.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Chanhee Park, Mi Hwa Won, Youn-Jung Son
Summary: This study found that 20.0% of heart failure patients exhibit Type D personality, which is significantly associated with social support and self-care behaviours. Social support mediates the impact of Type D personality on self-care behaviours in heart failure patients.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Sharifah N. N. Syed-Yahya, Andrew J. Noblet, Mohd Awang Idris, Michelle Chin Chin Lee
Summary: The study conducted a longitudinal, multi-level analysis on the effects of safety climate on safety compliance and participation among firefighters, finding that the intermediary effects associated with coworker support were stronger than those attributed to supervisory support.
