@article{ref1,
title="The effects of post-mastectomy lymphedema on balance, kinesiophobia and fear of falling",
journal="Journal of community health nursing",
year="2021",
author="Altas, Elif Umay and Demirdal, Ümit Seçil",
volume="38",
number="2",
pages="130-138",
abstract="The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of post-mastectomy lymphedema on balance, kinesiophobia and fear of falling. A cross-sectional study with a control group. Seventy patients and 62 healthy volunteers were included. After determining the stage and limb volumes of the patients, all participants were evaluated with scales. There was a statistically significant difference in all scales compared to the control group (p < .001). There was a correlation between the stage of lymphedema and limb volume difference, balance, kinesiophobia, fear of falling (p < .001). In proportion with its stage and severity, lymphedema causes balance disorder, kinesiophobia and fear of falling.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0737-0016",
doi="10.1080/07370016.2021.1887564",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2021.1887564"
}