Distress, pain, and nausea on postoperative days 1 and 14 in women recovering from breast-conserving surgery: A repeated-measures study Journal Article
| Authors: | Majumdar, J. R.; Goodman, P.; Barton-Burke, M.; Gilliland, J.; Jairath, N. |
| Article Title: | Distress, pain, and nausea on postoperative days 1 and 14 in women recovering from breast-conserving surgery: A repeated-measures study |
| Abstract: | OBJECTIVES: To determine the incidence and trajectory of distress, pain, and nausea and vomiting at postoperative day (POD) 1 and at POD 14 following breast-conserving surgery. SAMPLE & SETTING: 75 women aged 18 years or older receiving breast-conserving surgery with sentinel lymph node biopsy for treatment of early-stage primary breast cancer at an ambulatory surgery center. METHODS & VARIABLES: This prospective, repeated-measures study assessed distress, pain, and nausea and vomiting using the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer and Problem List on POD 1 and POD 14. RESULTS: Pain and distress scores were highest on POD 1. The number of women who reported depression increased from POD 1 to POD 14. Thematic analysis revealed that family concerns, fears and worries, and postoperative issues contributed to pain and distress. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Women experience pain and distress during recovery at home after breast-conserving surgery. Nurses can use these results to apply evidence-based practice to reduce this symptom burden. Future nursing research should focus on targeted interventions outside of the hospital setting. © 2024, Oncology Nursing Society. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | pain; breast cancer; nausea; distress; breast-conserving surgery; recovery at home |
| Journal Title: | Oncology Nursing Forum |
| Volume: | 51 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 0190-535X |
| Publisher: | Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) |
| Date Published: | 2024-07-01 |
| Start Page: | 381 |
| End Page: | 390 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1188/24.Onf.381-390 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 38950094 |
| PMCID: | PMC11875513 |
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| Notes: | The MSK Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA008748) is acknowledge in the PDF -- Corresponding authors is MSK author: Jennifer Ross Majumdar -- Source: Scopus |
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