リンパ浮腫と心理社会的幸福：イタリアの状況におけるリソースと課題の混合手法による探求

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Integrating Augmented Reality Tools in Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Prognostication and Diagnosis

Integrating Augmented Reality Tools in Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Prognostication and Diagnosis

Published on: February 6, 2020

Stefania Fantinelli¹, Teresa Galanti², Michela Cortini²

¹Dipartimento di Scienze Teoriche e Applicate, Università degli Studi eCampus, Rome, Italy.

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要旨

Introduction:

Individuals affected by lymphedema, both primary and secondary, experience a significant reduction in quality of life and functional capacity. However, the impact of lymphedema on occupational life, specifically on return-to-work processes, remains largely unexplored.

Objectives:

This study explores the psychosocial, occupational, and health-related challenges experienced by individuals with lymphedema, with a focus on work reintegration.

Methods:

A mixed-method approach was adopted through the development of an online survey, which included both standardized psychometric scales and open-ended questions.

Results:

The mediation analysis confirmed that return to work self-efficacy serves as a key mechanism through which optimism contributes to job satisfaction. Qualitative findings highlight the need for multilevel and systemic interventions. From an individual perspective, targeted self-efficacy training programs for workers with lymphedema appear crucial.

Conclusions:

Considering a community and an organizational perspective, it is essential to implement training initiatives for healthcare professionals aimed at improving their knowledge and awareness of lymphedema.

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リンパ浮腫職場復帰自己効力感仕事の満足度心理社会的側面

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