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Lymphedema, a Complication Post-mastectomy | Chapter 06 | Current Trends in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 5

Mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection is the surgical procedure of choice necessary for the treatment of breast cancer and women are susceptible to develop upper limb edema known as lymphedema. Therefore, it becomes essential for nursing and given its importance, to provide educational support for prevention of lymphedema, which is the main potential complication with serious repercussions on the quality of life of women. Author(s) Details Juan Carlos López-Medina School of Medicine, University of Celaya, México. Daniela de la Borbolla School of Nursing, University of Colima, Mexico. Luis Antonio Díaz-Becerril School of Medicine, University of Celaya, México. Mayra del Carmen Ortega Jiménez Departament of Nursing and Obstetrics, Division of Health Sciences and Engineering, Campus Celaya-Salvatierra, University of Guanajuato, Mexico. Nicolás Padilla-Raygoza School of Medicine, University of Celaya, México. View Volume: http://bp.bookpi.or...

Oral Hygiene in People with Disability | Chapter 12 | Current Trends in Disease and Health Vol. 1

Aims: To determine the effect of an educative intervention on the oral hygiene of people with Down Syndrome in two special education schools in Celaya, Gto. Study Design: Quantitative, correlational, quasi-experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: The experimental group of the school of Special Education Mariana and the control group of the Center of Attention Multiple Henri Wallon in Celaya, Gto, between May 2016 and April 2017. Methodology: We included 30 students (14 men, 16 women; age range 6-21 years) with Down Syndrome. An instrument based on Orem's theory was used to evaluate self-care abilities in oral hygiene and a National Autonomous University of Mexico format of personal control of the dentobacterial plaque. The intervention "Oral hygiene in people with Down Syndrome" was implemented. All was analyzed with Student t for paired means and Student t for independent groups, and P-value. Results: Self-care skills showe...