2015
DOI: 10.1017/s1478951515000164
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Predicting reattendance at a high-risk breast cancer clinic

Abstract: Demographic, medical, and psychosocial factors were found to be independently associated with reattendance to a high-risk breast-cancer clinic. Explication of the profiles of women who may or may not reattend may serve to inform the development and implementation of interventions to increase the likelihood of follow-up care.

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“…[ 8 ] Sum of arm circumference (SOAC) is the measurement of arm circumference at 20 cm, 15 cm, and 5 cm above and below the elbow joints, plus the total circumference of the wrist and metacarpophalangeal joints. [ 9 ] The Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS), developed by Morrey in 1992, was used to evaluate the elbow joint function. The scale has a maximum score of 100 to 45 for pain, 20 for motor function, 10 for stability, and 25 for daily activities.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…[ 8 ] Sum of arm circumference (SOAC) is the measurement of arm circumference at 20 cm, 15 cm, and 5 cm above and below the elbow joints, plus the total circumference of the wrist and metacarpophalangeal joints. [ 9 ] The Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS), developed by Morrey in 1992, was used to evaluate the elbow joint function. The scale has a maximum score of 100 to 45 for pain, 20 for motor function, 10 for stability, and 25 for daily activities.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 11 ] The total score was 35 points - a score less than 29 was rated as poor, 29 to 33 was rated as good, and 34 to 35 was rated as excellent. [ 9 ] Short form-36 survey (SF-36) was used to assess the quality of life of the patients, and those with high scores indicated a high quality of life.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%