Effects of Cancer-Overcome BeHaS (Be Happy and Strong) Exercise Program on Shoulder Joint Function, Stress, Body Image and Self-esteem in Breast Cancer Patients after Surgery.
- Author:
Shin Hong MIN
1
;
Sun Young PARK
;
Jong Im KIM
Author Information
1. Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Breast cancer;
Shoulder joint;
Stress;
Body image;
Self-esteem
- MeSH:
Body Image;
Breast;
Breast Neoplasms;
Evaluation Studies as Topic;
Female;
Humans;
Shoulder;
Shoulder Joint
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2011;18(3):328-336
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of cancer-overcome BeHaS exercise program on shoulder joint function, stress, body image and self-esteem in women who have had surgery for breast cancer. METHOD: A non-equivalent control group pre-post test design with an experimental group (n=25) and a control group (n=25) was used. The experimental group participated in the program once a week for eight weeks. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi square and t-test with the SPSS Win 17.0. RESULTS: There were significantly increased in shoulder joint function (p=.012), body image (p=.001), and self-esteem (p=.013), and significantly decreased in stress (p=.003). CONCLUSION: The results suggest that breast cancer-overcome BeHaS exercise program had beneficial effects on shoulder joint function, body image, self-esteem and stress in patients who have had surgery for breast cancer.
