Effect of Kinesiology Taping on Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Clin Breast Cancer
; 24(6): 541-551.e1, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the impact of kinesiology taping on individuals suffering from breast cancer-related lymphedema. METHODS ANDMETHODS:
We conducted a comprehensive search in PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases, spanning from their inception date to December 20, 2023, to identify pertinent studies. Inclusion criteria comprised studies that (1) enrolled participants diagnosed with breast cancer-related lymphedema; (2) implemented kinesiology taping as the intervention; (3) incorporated either complete decongestive therapy, exercise, or sham taping as the control treatment; and (4) included clinical measurements such as the severity of lymphedema, upper limb function assessment, quality of life, and perceived comfort.RESULTS:
Information was extracted from 14 randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The analyses demonstrated statistically significant improvement, indicating a preference for kinesiology taping in the outcomes of upper limb functional assessment (standardized mean difference [SMD] = -0.88, 95% confidence interval [CI] [-1.22, -0.55]), quality of life (SMD = 0.50, 95% CI [0.16, 0.84]), and perceived comfort (SMD = 0.85, 95% CI [0.34, 1.36]).CONCLUSION:
The findings suggest that kinesiology taping could be considered a viable option for individuals dealing with breast cancer-related lymphedema. Nevertheless, acknowledging certain limitations within this study, further confirmation of its benefits necessitates additional larger-scale and better-designed RCTs.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Ensaios Clínicos Controlados Aleatórios como Assunto
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Linfedema Relacionado a Câncer de Mama
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Female
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Humans
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Ano de publicação:
2024
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