International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access

Abstract

Exploring the Long-Term Consequences of Lymphedema on Functional Capacity and Daily Activities in Cancer Survivors

Deepika Dhamija*, Subhasish Chatterjee and Manu Goyal

Aim: The aim of this study to explore the Long-Term Consequences of Lymphedema on Functional Capacity and Daily Activities in Cancer Survivors.

Methods: A personal data form, Katz’s index and Lawton’s index to measure functional capacity, and the EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORCT QLQ-BR23 to assess quality of life were utilized in this descriptive, exploratory, crosssectional, and quantitative investigation. 300 women were participated among which only 250 women responded.

Results: Functionally speaking, daily activities were impaired for women with breast cancer as a result of the detrimental effects of cancer treatment on instrumental activities. In addition, the recreation activities and social engagement of these women were profoundly impacted by physical and psychosocial impairments. Life quality deteriorated in tandem with these occurrences.

Conclusion: This research found that functional capacity alterations in breast cancer patients had a detrimental impact on patients’ ability to participate in everyday activities and social events. Their quality of life was negatively impacted by this predicament.

Published Date: 2024-02-28; Received Date: 2024-01-24