Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2013
Publication Source
Rehabilitation Oncology
Abstract
Background: Functional deficits and changes in scapular mechanics following breast cancer (BC) treatments have been documented. Scapular assessment is important when examining the shoulder in survivors of breast cancer to document the need for or effectiveness of physical therapy intervention. The Oncology Section Task Force on Breast Cancer Outcomes sought to identify scapular examination tools that can be recommended for routine use in individuals treated for BC.
Methods: A systematic review of the literature on scapular measures was conducted. Relevant studies were examined for psychometric properties and clinical usefulness. Each method was given a recommendation score based on the Breast Cancer EDGE (Evidence Database to Guide Effectiveness) criteria.
Results: Only Dynamic Motion Assessment was recommended for clinical use. The remaining tools lacked either good psychometric properties or clinical usefulness.
Conclusions: Measurement of scapular motion remains a challenge and reliable and valid measures must precede further research into scapular problems among survivors of breast cancer.
Inclusive pages
11-18
ISBN/ISSN
2168-3808
Document Version
Published Version
Copyright
Copyright © 2013, Oncology Section, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Publisher
American Physical Therapy Association
Volume
30
Issue
4
Peer Reviewed
yes
Keywords
breast cancer, scapular assessment
eCommons Citation
Fisher, Mary Insana and Levangie, Pamela K., "Oncology Section Task Force on Breast Cancer Outcomes: Scapular Assessment" (2013). Physical Therapy Faculty Publications. 19.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/dpt_fac_pub/19
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