Perceived Stress Levels May Impact Upper Extremity Function Among Women Treated for Breast Cancer

Authors

Mary Insana Fisher, University of Dayton
Anne Fleischer, Eastern Kentucky UniversityFollow
Kimbery Parent, University of Dayton
Renee Roberts, University of Dayton
Megan McClure, University of Dayton
Lynn Hendricks, University of Dayton

Author ORCID Identifier

Anne Fleischer https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4300-5824

Department

Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

10-2017

Abstract

Women treated for breast cancer report ongoing disability in their involved upper extremity, however, often objective measures do not appear to explain the level of perceived dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between perceived stress level, fear of physical activity and self-reported upper extremity function among women treated for breast cancer.

Recommended Citation

Fisher M.I., Fleischer A., Parent K., Roberts R., McClure M., Hendricks L. Perceived Stress Levels May Impact Upper Extremity Function Among Women Treated for Breast Cancer. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine 94th Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA. October 2017. Abstract published in Arch Phys Med.

Conference Name

American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine 94th Annual Conference