UPPER EXTREMITY FUNCTION IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH BREAST CANCER-RELATED LYMPHEDEMA: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY

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ÖZDEMİR O., BORMAN P., YAMAN A.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF GERIATRICS-TURK GERIATRI DERGISI, vol.21, no.2, pp.134-142, 2018 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 21 Issue: 2
• Publication Date: 2018
• Doi Number: 10.31086/tjgeri.2018239388
• Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF GERIATRICS-TURK GERIATRI DERGISI
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
• Page Numbers: pp.134-142
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Lymphedema is a common complication following breast cancer treatment with physical and pyschosocial consequences. The detrimental effects of lymphedema may become more disabiling in conjuction with the aging process. The aim of the study was to evaluate upper extremity function in elderly with breast cancer-related lymphedema and investigate the associations between upper limb function and demographic/clinical characteristics.