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Causes of Kinesiophobia in Lymphedema

Not Applicable
Conditions
Lymphedema
Interventions
Other: survey application
Registration Number
NCT05105594
Lead Sponsor
Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Brief Summary

In this study, the reason for the fear of movement in patients with lymphedema will be investigated and recommendations will be given to the patients to eliminate it.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
90
Inclusion Criteria
  • Those between the ages of 18-65
  • To be diagnosed with lymphedema in the unilateral lower extremity
  • Volunteering to work
  • Not having orthopedic disorders in the lower extremities
Exclusion Criteria
  • Not volunteering to participate in the research
  • Having bilateral lower extremity lymphedema
  • Having an active infection
  • Having a mental cognitive disorder
  • Being unable to communicate and cooperate

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Study Groupsurvey applicationPeople who have lymphedema
control groupsurvey applicationhealty people
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Kinesiophopia Causes Scale10 minutes

It is a 20 question survey. A higher score on the questionnaire indicates that they have more fear of movement.

functional assessment of chronic illness therapy10 minutes

It consists of 13 questions assessing the level of fatigue during daily activities in the last 7 days.

Lymphedema Quality of Life Questionnaire10 minutes

It is a survey consisting of 21 questions. High scores indicate lower quality of life.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ankara City Hospital

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Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey

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