A Study To Assess The Effect Of Planned Teaching Regarding The Post Mastectomy Exercises On Knowledge Among The Women Undergoing Mastectomy In Selected Oncology Centers Of Sangli, Miraj, Kupwad Corporation Area.

Abstract

Mastectomy is the common surgical procedure for breast cancer. Following mastectomy probable complications are likely to occur and lymphedema is one of the dreadful complications. Post mastectomy exercises play an important role in prevention of complications by releasing muscular tension, preventing contractures and restoring strength. Studies have reported that pre and post - operative education is the best way to reduce complications. A study was undertaken with an aim to determine the effect of planned teaching regarding the post mastectomy exercises on knowledge among the women undergoing mastectomy. A pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design was used in this study. A total of 25 women who undergoing mastectomy were selected in this study by using non probability purposive sampling technique. Pre - test was conducted by using structured knowledge questionnaire tool and the same day planned teaching was given for duration of 45 minutes and on the 7^th day post- test was given by using same structured knowledge questionnaire. Results were compared between pre-test and post-test knowledge scores and association was studied between pre-test knowledge scores with selected demographic variables. In pre-test knowledge score was (11.08±2.44) and post-test knowledge score was (16.80±2.30). The statistical t value was 23.02 and p value 0.000. The findings of the study showed that the post-test knowledge score was higher than the pre-test knowledge score. Hence the planned teaching was effective and increased knowledge.