Physical therapist management of lymphedema following treatment for breast cancer: a critical review of its effectiveness.
Phys Ther
; 78(12): 1302-11, 1998 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-9859949
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this review is to analyze the research literature that has examined the effectiveness of physical therapy in the management of lymphedema following treatment for breast cancer. Thirteen studies met the criteria for experimental research, which were then categorized according to Sackett's levels of evidence. One study was graded at level II, 5 studies were graded at level III, and the remaining 7 studies were graded at level V. One grade B recommendation and 6 grade C recommendations were developed from the levels of evidence. The 13 selected studies were also graded according to 6 criteria to evaluate scientific rigor. Clinical recommendations and future research directions are provided.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias de la Mama
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Modalidades de Fisioterapia
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Linfedema
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Guideline
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Systematic_reviews
Límite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Phys Ther
Año:
1998
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá