Improving the effectiveness of breast self-examination in the early detection of breast cancer: a selective review of the literature.
This paper selectively reviews the literature on breast self-examination. The evidence for the use of silicone models to teach lump detection skill and for individual instruction is evaluated, and recommendations are made for the NP's role in teaching breast self-examination.
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D016504:Breast Self-Examination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D010353:Patient Education as Topic