REHABILITATION GROUP: BENEFITS AND BARRIERS IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the perceptions of women with breast cancer about the benefits and barriers to the participation in rehabilitation groups, according to the Health Belief Model. Method: a descriptive study with qualitative approach, conducted in 2011. Participants were eight women, aged from 54 to 67 years, after surgery for breast cancer, and members of a rehabilitation group. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and focus groups. thematic Content analysis of the data was performed. Results: perceived benefits: physical improvement with possibility to return to daily activities; bond with multidisciplinary team; psychological support; opportunity to share experiences, clarify doubts and feel like “equals” Perceived barriers: appointment day and time; physical space; housework; time consuming and disposal. Conclusion: women saw benefits of having a preventive health behavior; however, they recognized significant barriers that must be faced in the rehabilitation process.

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Main Authors:	Loyola,Edilaine Assunção Caetano de, Borges,Mariana Lopes, Magalhães,Paola Alexandria Pinto de, Areco,Felipe de Souza, Yochimochi,Leonardo Toshiaki Borges, Panobianco,Marislei Sanches
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Programa de Pós Graduação em Enfermagem 2017
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0104-07072017000100303
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