Breast Cancer: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 6: | Line 6: | ||
= '''Introduction'''<br> = | = '''Introduction'''<br> = | ||
== ''' | == '''The evolving role of physiotherapy in breast cancer care''' == | ||
There is a growing evidence base reporting the physiological and psychological benefits of physiotherapy as a safe and effective adjunct to breast cancer treatment (Eyigor et al. 2014). | |||
With survival rates at an all time high the National Cancer Survivorship Initiative (NCSI) Vision (Department of Health) has stated that health professionals must now focus on meeting the unique needs of breast cancer survivors and improve accessibility to specialist services, including physiotherapy. Services ideally will be able to deliver physiotherapy interventions to better empower patients in the management of their symptoms, side-effects of treatment or recovery from surgery. (link to effects of cancer section) | |||
Recent novel physiotherapy programs such as “The Specialist Breast Care Physiotherapy Service (2010)” are now being developed and implemented by the NHS to provide support to the growing population of survivors. It is therefore imperative that physiotherapists are prepared to deliver a high standard of care through such initiatives. | |||
<br> | |||
<span> </span><br>'''<br>''' | <span> </span><br>'''<br>''' | ||
== ''' | == '''Recent developments in Scotland''' == | ||
(WAITING FOR CONSENT), a physiotherapist based at the (WAITING FOR CONSENT) is one such individual who is actively promoting and evolving the role of the physiotherapist in breast cancer care. As Project Manager for (WAITING FOR CONSENT), she is tackling the issue of cancer survivorship through promotion of physical activity after cancer and investigating what community services are available to support patients partaking in physical activity. | |||
Ellen's project has developed a guidance document, a policy about physical activity and cancer as well as a patient leaflet to provide basic information about physical activity. The plan next is to do educate staff to tell them about what message to give patients regarding physical activity during and after treatment and to put together resources to tell staff about community services that are available. | |||
''“My ultimate hope is that we might be able to consider something like a pulmonary rehab or like a cardiac rehab program for cancer survivors.”'' - CONSENT | |||
== '''The importance of this topic (reasoning for choosing this topic)''' == | == '''The importance of this topic (reasoning for choosing this topic)''' == | ||
Revision as of 17:38, 1 December 2014
Original Editor - Your name will be added here if you created the original content for this page.
Top Contributors - Adam El-Sayed, Kim Jackson, Lucinda hampton, Vidya Acharya, Admin, Ilona Malkauskaite, Candace Goh, Manisha Shrestha, 127.0.0.1 and Chee Wee Tan
Introduction
[edit | edit source]
The evolving role of physiotherapy in breast cancer care[edit | edit source]
There is a growing evidence base reporting the physiological and psychological benefits of physiotherapy as a safe and effective adjunct to breast cancer treatment (Eyigor et al. 2014).
With survival rates at an all time high the National Cancer Survivorship Initiative (NCSI) Vision (Department of Health) has stated that health professionals must now focus on meeting the unique needs of breast cancer survivors and improve accessibility to specialist services, including physiotherapy. Services ideally will be able to deliver physiotherapy interventions to better empower patients in the management of their symptoms, side-effects of treatment or recovery from surgery. (link to effects of cancer section)
Recent novel physiotherapy programs such as “The Specialist Breast Care Physiotherapy Service (2010)” are now being developed and implemented by the NHS to provide support to the growing population of survivors. It is therefore imperative that physiotherapists are prepared to deliver a high standard of care through such initiatives.
Recent developments in Scotland[edit | edit source]
(WAITING FOR CONSENT), a physiotherapist based at the (WAITING FOR CONSENT) is one such individual who is actively promoting and evolving the role of the physiotherapist in breast cancer care. As Project Manager for (WAITING FOR CONSENT), she is tackling the issue of cancer survivorship through promotion of physical activity after cancer and investigating what community services are available to support patients partaking in physical activity. Ellen's project has developed a guidance document, a policy about physical activity and cancer as well as a patient leaflet to provide basic information about physical activity. The plan next is to do educate staff to tell them about what message to give patients regarding physical activity during and after treatment and to put together resources to tell staff about community services that are available.
“My ultimate hope is that we might be able to consider something like a pulmonary rehab or like a cardiac rehab program for cancer survivors.” - CONSENT
The importance of this topic (reasoning for choosing this topic)[edit | edit source]
Accessibility (settings for PT and ca Rx)[edit | edit source]
In/out patients[edit | edit source]
ICASS[edit | edit source]
Reasoning for PT in ca Rx[edit | edit source]
Patient needs and our role as a physiotherapist[edit | edit source]
Communication[edit | edit source]
Common symptoms and physiotherapy management[edit | edit source]
Physiotherapist's role in family and carer education[edit | edit source]
Physiotherapy goals[edit | edit source]
Physical activity and exercise and other treatment techniques[edit | edit source]
Common misconceptions with exercise therapy and ca Rx. Studies that show the benefit need to be included here.[edit | edit source]
Referrals to physiotherapy[edit | edit source]
Referral process[edit | edit source]
PT and the future of Ca Rx[edit | edit source]
Also include opinions about research that is going both directions (trends that are dying)[edit | edit source]
Tying it all together[edit | edit source]
Self-assessment quiz[edit | edit source]
Reflection[edit | edit source]
Recent Related Research[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
References will automatically be added here, see adding references tutorial.
