RESEARCH PAPER
The role of the physiotherapy after mastectomy operation – patients’ opinions
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Samodzielna Pracownia Epidemiologii, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie
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Doktorantka, Samodzielna Pracownia Epidemiologii, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie
Med Og Nauk Zdr. 2012;18(4):291-296
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Breast cancer is the most common and the most malignant neoplasm nowadays among women. In the process of cancer treatment, besides the aim of achieving a complete cure, there is also the aspect of recovering the patient’s physical abilities. Taking into consideration the whole progression of cancer cure, the rehabilitation of women who have had a mastectomy operation is a very crucial area.
Objective:
Analysis of the opinions of patients who have undergone a mastectomy, regarding the subject of accessibility and effectiveness of the rehabilitation conducted after the operation, and the role of rehabilitation in cancer treatment methods.
Material and Methods:
The examined group consisted of 100 women who had undergone a mastectomy procedure. The research tool used for the examination was the author’s survey, containing 29 multiple questions.
Results:
According to the women, the rehabilitation conducted after mastectomy procedure is a vital element in a process of cancer healing. A small number of the women (30%) took part in physiotherapy and obtained help from the Amazon Association. A similar number of female patients (1/5) took advantage of rehabilitation resorts. A certain dependence was noted between the age of the patients and their participation in additional kinds of rehabilitation. The great majority (97%) of the examined women did not experience problems with obtaining a rehabilitation referral. In almost all the cases, the National Health Fund (NFZ) covered the cost of rehabilitation.
Conclusions:
Rehabilitation after a mastectomy is an immensely crucial element in treatment practice. According to the examined female patients, the best methods of rehabilitation after a mastectomy are physical exercises and massage. Despite the growing awareness and knowledge regarding the subject of breast cancer, still only a small number of patients benefit from help from the Amazon Association, psychotherapy and rehabilitation resorts. This depends on the women’s knowledge in the mentioned area, and their age
Breast cancer is the most common and the most malignant neoplasm nowadays among women. In the process of cancer treatment, besides the aim of achieving a complete cure, there is also the aspect of recovering the patient’s physical abilities. Taking into consideration the whole progression of cancer cure, the rehabilitation of women who have had a mastectomy operation is a very crucial area.
Objective:
Analysis of the opinions of patients who have undergone a mastectomy, regarding the subject of accessibility and effectiveness of the rehabilitation conducted after the operation, and the role of rehabilitation in cancer treatment methods.
Material and Methods:
The examined group consisted of 100 women who had undergone a mastectomy procedure. The research tool used for the examination was the author’s survey, containing 29 multiple questions.
Results:
According to the women, the rehabilitation conducted after mastectomy procedure is a vital element in a process of cancer healing. A small number of the women (30%) took part in physiotherapy and obtained help from the Amazon Association. A similar number of female patients (1/5) took advantage of rehabilitation resorts. A certain dependence was noted between the age of the patients and their participation in additional kinds of rehabilitation. The great majority (97%) of the examined women did not experience problems with obtaining a rehabilitation referral. In almost all the cases, the National Health Fund (NFZ) covered the cost of rehabilitation.
Conclusions:
Rehabilitation after a mastectomy is an immensely crucial element in treatment practice. According to the examined female patients, the best methods of rehabilitation after a mastectomy are physical exercises and massage. Despite the growing awareness and knowledge regarding the subject of breast cancer, still only a small number of patients benefit from help from the Amazon Association, psychotherapy and rehabilitation resorts. This depends on the women’s knowledge in the mentioned area, and their age
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