Journal article
Patient-reported experience with the use of Mepitel Film for prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER, v 32(1), 89
Jan 2024
PMID: 38190084
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Abstract
Background and purposeMepitel Film (MF) has been demonstrated to reduce the severity of radiation dermatitis (RD) in patients receiving breast cancer radiotherapy (RT). The objective of this study was to characterize patient-reported experience with MF use, including its impact on daily activities and wellbeing.Materials and methodsThis single-institution study analyzed anonymized responses to a questionnaire completed by patients who used MF for the prevention of RD during breast cancer RT.ResultsOf the 254 patients contacted, 192 patients completed the survey. Most patients disagreed or strongly disagreed that MF limited their ability to perform their daily activities, including household chores (88%, n = 169/191), their ability to work (83%, n = 157/189), or their ability to sleep (85%, n = 163/191). Furthermore, patients agreed or strongly agreed MF was comfortable on their skin (67%, n = 126/189) and protected their skin from rubbing against clothing (86%, n = 161/188). Some patients agreed or strongly agreed that MF affected their ability to shower (31%, n = 50/162), wear bras (28%, n = 51/185), and impacted their level of pruritus (35%, n = 67/189). However, most patients agreed or strongly agreed that their overall experience with MF was positive (92%, n = 173/189) and would recommend MF to a friend undergoing breast cancer RT (88%, n = 166/188).ConclusionMF use is associated with positive patient-reported experience during breast RT with minimal impact on daily activities.
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- Title
- Patient-reported experience with the use of Mepitel Film for prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer
- Publication Details
- SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER, v 32(1), 89
- Publisher
- SPRINGER; NEW YORK
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Drexel University
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001137954000001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85181520525
- Other Identifier
- 991021860730804721
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- Health Care Sciences & Services
- Oncology
- Rehabilitation