What does this research mean for the field?

A nurse-led intervention effectively prevents or reduces shoulder dysfunction in breast cancer patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy, enhancing their quality of life. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to evaluate the impact of a nurse-led intervention on shoulder dysfunction in breast cancer patients post-surgery.

March 10, 2026Open Access

Effect of Nurse-led Intervention on Shoulder Dysfunction among Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy (MRM), South India: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the impact of a nurse-led intervention on shoulder dysfunction in breast cancer patients post-surgery.
Randomized controlled trial design
Participants included breast cancer patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy
Intervention involved early motivation and reinforcement
Comparison of shoulder function before and after intervention
Early intervention significantly reduced shoulder dysfunction
Lower levels of disability reported post-intervention
Enhanced quality of life observed in intervention group

Abstract

In this study, early intervention and consistent motivation and reinforcement helped in preventing or reducing shoulder dysfunction, thereby reducing disability and enhancing quality of life (QOL).

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