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Title: | The musculoskeletal consequences of breast reconstruction using the Latissimus Dorsi muscle in women following mastectomy for breast cancer | ||||
Author: | Blackburn, Nicole E. |
ISNI:
0000 0004 6062 8174
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Awarding Body: | Ulster University | ||||
Current Institution: | Ulster University | ||||
Date of Award: | 2017 | ||||
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Background
There is evidence to suggest some degree of shoulder restriction and loss of strength in
patients following Latissimus Dorsi (LD) breast reconstruction. However, due to there being
no standardised assessment or follow-up period within the literature there are conflicting
findings. Therefore, the overall aim of this research was to investigate the functional impact
of LD breast reconstruction in women following mastectomy for breast cancer.
Methods
A focus group study explored the musculoskeletal (MSk) consequences of breast
reconstruction using the LD muscle as perceived by the women (n=15) and their healthcare
professionals (n=l1). A questionnaire survey was then administered to all women in
Northern Ireland who had undergone LD breast reconstruction (n=159). Finally, dyad
interviews were conducted in order to determine the impact of surgery on function and
activities of daily living (ADL) from the woman's perspective and that of her significant other
(n=8).
Results
Findings from the studies indicated low to moderate dysfunction among the group (n=159),
however, node removal significantly impacted certain aspects of quality of life (p |
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Supervisor: | Not available | Sponsor: | Not available | ||
Qualification Name: | Thesis (Ph.D.) | Qualification Level: | Doctoral | ||
EThOS ID: | uk.bl.ethos.706117 | DOI: | Not available | ||
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