Testing a rehabilitation program for Danish women with carcinoma in situ of the breast

Helle Molter Duriaud, Birgitte Goldschmidt Mertz, Niels Kroman, Kenneth Geving Andersen

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Abstract

Background: Women treated for carcinoma in situ of the breast (DCIS) report unmet rehabilitations needs. Aim: The aim of this intervention study was to examine the feasibility of a rehabilitation program and the possible impact on physical and psychological outcomes. Method: The intervention consisted of physical training, psychological support, and psychoeducation. Findings: 46 women were consecutively included and allocated to intervention (15) or control group (31) according to their home address. The program fulfilled to a high extent the participants need of physical training and psychological support. In the intervention group we saw a trend towards a higher decrease in pain scores and a higher increase in psychological well-being. The intervention was evaluated as sufficient by 83% of the participants. Conclusion: A tailored rehabilitation program to women with DCIS is feasible and can meet their rehabilitations needs. An extended rehabilitation program should foremost be offered to women with mastektomi.
Original languageEnglish
JournalNordisk Sygeplejeforskning
Volume14
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)1-14
Number of pages14
ISSN1892-2678
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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