J Korean Oncol Nurs.  2011 Feb;11(1):74-82.

Analysis of Nursing Intervention Studies on Patients with Breast Cancer in Korea

• Choi KS
• Kim MS
• Lee IJ
• Han SY
• Park JA
• Lee J

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was performed to systematically review the recently published nursing intervention studies.
METHODS
The literature was identified through the Korean Education and Research Information Service (KERIS), the Korean Information Service System (KISS), and National Assembly Library websites. Key words such as breast cancer, nursing, and intervention were used. The factors analyzed are as follows: 1) the characteristics of studies and study populations, 2) the classification of interventions, 3) outcome indicators and their effects, and 4) effective interventions.
RESULTS
Thirty two studies were included. Seventeen studies used a single intervention such as aerobic dance, TaiChi, foot massage, aromatherapy, or a stress-reduction method. Fifteen studies used combined interventions, including education, exercise, counseling, support, yoga or meditation. The data on 47 outcome indicators and their effects were segregated into psycho/spiritual outcomes, stress coping, physical outcomes, cardiorespiratory function, symptom management, arm and shoulder functions, fatigue, and quality of life. Some interventions had positive effects on stress, fatigue, and functions of shoulder.
CONCLUSION
Various interventions are available for breast cancer patients, and some have had positive effects. However, more studies are required to develop evidence-based practice guidelines for nursing interventions.

Keyword

Breast neoplasms; Intervention studies; Nursing; analysis

MeSH Terms

Arm
Aromatherapy
Breast
Breast Neoplasms
Counseling
Evidence-Based Practice
Fatigue
Foot
Humans
Information Services
Clinical Trial
Korea
Massage
Meditation
Quality of Life
Shoulder
Yoga

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