Overview of cancer rehabilitation.
10.5124/jkma.2017.60.8.678
- Author:
Ji Hye HWANG
1
;
Joon Sung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hwanglee@skku.edu
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Cancer;
Rehabilitation;
Symptom;
Function;
Impairment
- MeSH:
Continuity of Patient Care;
Humans;
Public Health;
Quality of Life;
Rehabilitation*
- From:Journal of the Korean Medical Association
2017;60(8):678-684
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Cancer patients suffer very diverse physical, psychological symptoms and functional impairments throughout cancer care continuum. These problems often go undetected and untreated, and may result in reduced health-related quality of life and disability. Cancer rehabilitation is a varied and challenging field of increasing public health importance. A growing evidence base suggests that impairment-driven rehabilitative interventions succeed in preserving and restoring the functional status of patients with cancer. There are many clinical and political barriers existed to limit expanding of this field. This article is intended to provide all cancer care physician with an overview of the issues relevant to the medical rehabilitation of patients with cancer.
