cancer rehabilitation.pptx

Cancer rehabilitation for nursing students

1. CANCER REHABILITATION

2. Cancer treatment may affect physical, social, psychological, and work-related abilities. Rehabilitation helps people regain these abilities and maintain independence. Cancer rehabilitation is a program that helps people with cancer maintain and restore physical and emotional well-being.

3. GOALS Improve physical strength. Increase self-care ability. Adjust to actual, perceived, and potential losses . Reduce anxiety and depression . Manage symptoms of cancer and its treatment. Reduce hospital stays.

4. Cancer rehabilitation services Patient and family education and counselling Pain treatment Nutrition counselling Exercise programs Support to quit smoking & alcoholism

5. Cancer rehabilitation team Oncologist Physiatrist Rehabilitation nurse Physical therapist Occupational therapist Dietitian Recreation therapist Lymphedema therapist Psychologist and psychiatrist Social worker Chaplain Speech language therapist

6. Oncologist. This doctor treats cancer. An oncologist may lead the cancer rehabilitation team . Physiatrist. Also called a rehabilitation specialist, this doctor treats injuries and illnesses that affect how people move and function. Treatment may include pain management . Rehabilitation nurse. This professional helps people regain physical abilities. Services may also include education and counselling. Physical therapist. This professional helps patients improve physical strength and ability to move. Physical therapists may also help with some types of pain.

7. Occupational therapist. This professional provides methods and tools to increase function, comfort, and safety. Occupational therapists design a therapy plan specific to each patient. The plan is based on the layout of a home, school, or work place. Occupational therapists also teach methods to reduce effort for certain tasks. This helps patients manage fatigue and other limitations . Lymphedema therapist. Lymphedema is fluid build-up from damage to lymph nodes. A certified lymphedema therapist can help manage this condition. Techniques include compression garments, specialized massages, bandaging methods, and exercises.

8. Recreational therapist. This professional uses games, exercise, arts, crafts, or music. The goal is to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. People build confidence and strengthen personal skills through these activities . Dietitian . A dietician may: Help patients understand their special dietary needs. Recommend diets or meal plans based on your cancer treatment. Monitor body weight and changing dietary needs.

9. Mental health professionals. These may include psychologists and psychiatrists, among others. They address emotional, psychological, and behavioural needs. Such needs may be longstanding. Or they stem from the challenges of cancer and its treatment. Mental health professionals teach patients ways to cope with difficult circumstances. Psychiatrists are certified to prescribe medication.

10. Social worker. This professional provides a variety of services, including: Counseling in the transition from the hospital to home. An example is providing home care. Helping with coping skills and lifestyle changes. Leading support groups. Helping address financial concerns. Linking patients and families to community resources.

11. Vocational counsellor . This professional helps people find and keep satisfying jobs. Some patients’ physical or emotional changes may require a job change. In these cases, a vocational counsellor can help . Clergy member or chaplain. This professional may offer the following services: Provide spiritual support Perform religious rituals Lead support groups Give comfort in health crises

12. Speech-language pathologist (SLP). This professional specializes in communication and swallowing disorders. Swallowing disorders may result from treatment for head and neck cancers. An SLP helps patients regain oral motor skills. An SLP may also help patients with cognitive problems improve memory and organization skills.

13. REHABILITATION INTERVENTIONS Therapeutic exercises Therapeutic modalities: application of heat- superficial heat [ surface tissues] and deep heat[ muscles and tendons] cold : crytherapy for acute trauma and inflammation elctrotherapy : transcuntaneous electric nerve stimulation [TENS] is a most common form of electroanalgesia to controll pain

14. Orthotics and prosthetics: A wheeled walker Ankle foot orthotics to prevent foot drop Knee immobilizers Non pharmacologic pain management The primary goal of this approach is to limit the impact of pain on function and minimize disability and also benefit patients who may not tolerate medicines well.

15. Psychological aspects: hypnotherapy, guided imagery, deep breathing techniques Physical therapy: to improve muscle strength as well as improve joint ROM Physical modalities: heat, cold, electrotherapy Aerobic exercises: for improving mental and physical outlook Splinting and assistive devices for weight bearing Complementary therapies: acupunture , massage therapy ect .