Table 2.
Comparison between pretest, posttest and follow-up periods
regarding patients’ knowledge
towards arm exercises.
|
Parameter |
Pretest (n=54) |
Posttest (n=53) |
Follow-up (n=52) |
p-value |
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|
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
||
|
n (%) |
n (%) |
n (%) |
n (%) |
n (%) |
n (%) |
||
|
Importance of exercises |
29
(53.7) |
25
(46.3) |
53
(100) |
0
(0) |
52
(100) |
0
(0) |
<0.001 |
|
Effects of exercises on
prevention of complications such as arm lymphoedema |
5
(9.3) |
49
(90.7) |
51
(96.2) |
2
(3.8) |
50
(96.2) |
2
(3.8) |
<0.001 |
|
Compliance with exercises |
4
(7.4) |
50
(92.6) |
46
(86.8) |
7
(13.2) |
45
(86.5) |
7
(13.5) |
<0.001 |