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Cancer rehabilitation: an overview
1Department of Nursing, College of Allied Health Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5233.
Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|August 1, 1992
Summary
Cancer rehabilitation aims to maximize patient independence and dignity, minimizing cancer
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Cancer significantly impacts patients' physical, psychosocial, and economic functioning.
- The need for comprehensive cancer rehabilitation is widely recognized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the scope and timing of cancer rehabilitation.
- To emphasize maximizing patient independence and quality of life.
Main Methods:
- This is a conceptual abstract outlining the principles of cancer rehabilitation.
- It defines the initiation and duration of the rehabilitation process.
Main Results:
- Cancer rehabilitation is a practical approach to restore function.
- It aims to reduce the multifaceted impact of cancer on individuals.
Conclusions:
- The cancer rehabilitation process should commence at diagnosis or treatment initiation.
- It should continue until patients achieve their desired level of independence.