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Evidence-based recommendations for building better bras for women treated for breast cancer

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posted on 2024-11-14, 22:03 authored by Sheridan GhoSheridan Gho, Bridget Munro, Sandra JonesSandra Jones, Julie SteeleJulie Steele
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. Practitioner Summary: Exercise bras worn by women treated for breast cancer were investigated with the aim of improving exercise bra designs, which may ultimately contribute to the well-being and quality of life of these women. Evidence-based recommendations to inform an exercise bra design for women treated for breast cancer are provided.

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Gho, S. A., Munro, B. J., Jones, S. C. & Steele, J. R. (2014). Evidence-based recommendations for building better bras for women treated for breast cancer. Ergonomics: an international journal of research and practice in human factors and ergonomics, 57 (5), 774-786.

Journal title

Ergonomics

Volume

57

Issue

5

Pagination

774-786

Language

English

RIS ID

91054

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