Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Breast Surgery

Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pain, Lymphedema, Upper Extremity Functions, and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Breast Surgery After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on postoperative pain, lymphedema development, shoulder range of motion, and quality of life in women undergoing breast cancer surgery after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does TENS reduce postoperative pain? Does TENS prevent postoperative lymphedema? Does TENS increase postoperative shoulder range of motion? Does TENS improve postoperative quality of life? The researchers will compare the effects of TENS after breast surgery with a control group.

Participants will be assessed for pain, lymphedema development, and shoulder range of motion before surgery, on the first day after surgery, at the first month after surgery, and at the third month after surgery. Quality of life will be assessed before surgery, at the first month after surgery, and at the third month after surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Those whose primary cancer tissue is breast
• ASA classification is between I and III
• Having unilateral breast surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those with cardiac problems and those using a pacemaker
• Pregnant
• Cognitively impaired
• Disruption of skin integrity in the TENS application area