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Mobile App for Shoulder Rehabilitation Following Breast Reconstruction: A Pilot Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Education via a Mobile App and Education and Exercise via a Mobile App for Shoulder Dysfunction and Breast Reconstruction. Completed, enrolled 22 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Breast cancer is the most common cancer for Canadian women. Of the women who will have a mastectomy each year in Canada, one in five will elect to have breast reconstruction. However, the significant benefits for body-image, self-esteem, sexuality, and quality of life are tempered by post-treatment shoulder dysfunction for many. As a means to decrease shoulder morbidities in breast cancer survivors (BCS), this study will introduce a mobile application (app)-based shoulder rehabilitation program as an option to improve functional outcomes of the shoulder, for those who have had breast reconstruction.
Study Details
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Interventions
This group will have access to "Education and Resources" tab that includes customary information given at a pre-op appointment plus some additional related education and resources.
This group will have access to "Education and Resources" tab that includes customary information given at a pre-op appointment plus some additional related education and resources. The app will also be used to help guide participants through an eight-week shoulder exercise program, together with physical therapy remote support.