Promoting Self-Management of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Through the Remotivation Process

Abstract

Date Presented 04/01/2022Lymphedema affects a significant number of women with breast cancer, and self-management programs (SMPs) are important in the long-term management of this chronic condition. This quasi-experimental study explored the effect of the remotivation process on the motivation of 11 women with lymphedema to perform an SMP. Results showed improved motivation and increased performance of the SMP. This study provides evidence that the remotivation process can facilitate motivation and promote SMP performance.Primary Author and Speaker: Kaye RubioContributing Authors: Patricia Bowyer, Sherry Hite, Vidya Pingale, Christine Raber, Gayle Hersch, Wyona Freysteinson