The effect of education on the family function of breast reconstruction after breast cancer / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the effect of education on the family function of breast reconstruction after breast cancer. Methods Totally 130 cases of breast reconstruction after breast cancer were selected from January 2015 to August 2017, and 65 cases were divided into observation group and control group by random number table method. The control group received routine education; The observation group and the spouse received synchronous education. In the preoperative and postoperative 3 months, 6 months after the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) to assess patients sexual function, the Family Intimacy and Adaptability Scale to assess the patient's family intimacy and adaptability, comparing the indicators of two groups of patients. Results After 6 months of operation, the two groups were compared, and the intervention group was (24.82 ± 3.75) points, and the control group was (22.32±4.75), with statistically significant difference(t=- 3.35, P < 0.05). Comparison of familial closeness and adaptability score of the two groups, the intervention group was (76.80 ± 8.14) points, (59.98 ± 3.56) points; The control group was (68.48 ± 11.46) points, (52.27 ± 9.49) points,with statistically significant difference(t=-4.81,-6.18, P<0.05). Conclusion The simultaneous education can improve the sexual function and familial intimacy and adaptability of breast reconstruction after breast cancer.