Examinando por Autor "Ninahuanca Flores, Marina Elluz"

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    Effectiveness of breast reconstruction in the quality of life of mastectomized patients
    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2019-12-14) Machuca Rudas, Bertha Zoraida; Ninahuanca Flores, Marina Elluz; Calsin Pacompia, Wilmer
    Objective: Analyze and systematize the evidence on the effectiveness of breast reconstruction on the quality of life of mastectomized patients. Materials and Methods: The type of research was quantitative and the design was a systematic review; The population was 35 articles, product of the systematic review of the following databases: Scielo, PubMed, and EBSCO. The sample was obtained with the GRADE System, which evaluated the relevance of the evidence and power of recommendation, limiting the population to 10 articles. Results: After the systematic review of the articles, the result was conclusive, with significant satisfaction among patients undergoing breast reconstruction. Having a minimum percentage of dissatisfaction with reconstruction due to fear of cancer recurrence. Likewise, the degree of satisfaction was evidenced in studies that compared groups undergoing autologous reconstruction versus breast implants, despite being the most frequently used currently. Conclusions: The study showed that of 10 articles, 100% indicated that breast reconstruction was effective in the quality of life of mastectomized patients, since they demonstrated greater aesthetic satisfaction, greater self-esteem and less deterioration in their body image. satisfaction with the appearance of the breasts, psychosocial well-being and physical well-being, there are also statistically significant higher scores regarding satisfaction with the patient's sexual well-being.