Evidence-based recommendations for building better bras for women treated for breast cancer
Journal article
Gho, Sheridan A., Munro, Bridget J., Jones, Sandra Carol and Steele, Julie R.. (2014). Evidence-based recommendations for building better bras for women treated for breast cancer. Ergonomics. 57(5), pp. 774 - 786. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2014.897377
Authors | Gho, Sheridan A., Munro, Bridget J., Jones, Sandra Carol and Steele, Julie R. |
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Abstract | Participating in exercise is beneficial for women who have been treated for breast cancer. However, not being able to find a comfortable exercise bra can be a barrier to exercise participation. This study aimed to systematically investigate what breast support women treated for breast cancer want when they exercise in order to provide evidence-based recommendations to improve exercise bra designs for these women. Based on 432 responses from a national online survey, frequency and relationship data were analysed (binary logistic regression) to understand exercise bra issues pertinent to this population. These issues included being able to control for asymmetrical cup sizes, managing heightened skin sensitivity, managing fluid (size) fluctuations, managing a prosthesis and restoring body image by restoring shape. This study provides evidence-based recommendations to inform an exercise bra design that will meet the unique needs of women treated for breast cancer. Rigorous, evidence-based evaluations of exercise bras for women treated for breast cancer may contribute to their well-being and quality of life through enhanced designs. |
Keywords | Breast cancer; bra design; bra discomfort; women's health; exercise |
Year | 2014 |
Journal | Ergonomics |
Journal citation | 57 (5), pp. 774 - 786 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
ISSN | 0014-0139 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2014.897377 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84901353395 |
Page range | 774 - 786 |
Research Group | Centre for Health and Social Research |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8626q/evidence-based-recommendations-for-building-better-bras-for-women-treated-for-breast-cancer
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