Oncology Rehabilitation Overview
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What is one key benefit of oncology rehabilitation?

  • It prevents all types of cancer.
  • It reduces cancer-related morbidity. (correct)
  • It exclusively enhances medication effectiveness.
  • It eliminates the need for surgery.
  • What is included in the key phases of the rehabilitation process for cancer patients?

  • Diagnosis only
  • Indications and phases of rehabilitation (correct)
  • Preventive measures only
  • Phases of treatment only
  • Which of the following settings is commonly associated with oncology rehabilitation?

  • Hospitals and outpatient centers (correct)
  • Corporate offices only
  • Public parks only
  • Exclusive homes only
  • Who plays a vital role in the cancer rehabilitation process?

    <p>Various cancer rehabilitation professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does oncology rehabilitation impact cancer survivors?

    <p>It helps in improving quality of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of cognitive rehabilitation strategies?

    <p>They nurture brain function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the components of neurorehabilitation?

    <p>Targeted exercise programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Attendance in rehabilitation nursing lectures is described as:

    <p>Mandatory for all scheduled lectures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does oncology rehabilitation primarily focus on?

    <p>Managing impairments and functional limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an indication for oncological rehabilitation?

    <p>Procedure scheduling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first phase of oncology rehabilitation is referred to as which of the following?

    <p>Preventative rehabilitation phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of restorative rehabilitation?

    <p>To restore patients to their previous level of function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization launched the Rehabilitation 2030 call to action?

    <p>World Health Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is characterized by pain or discomfort due to nerve damage from chemotherapy?

    <p>Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of prehabilitation in cancer care?

    <p>To decrease the impact of expected disability from treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the common side effects of chemotherapy?

    <p>Cardiotoxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of cancer rehabilitation?

    <p>To boost overall post-treatment quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do rehabilitation programs support emotional well-being in cancer patients?

    <p>By providing emotional and mental support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an advantage of cancer rehabilitation?

    <p>Immediate cure of cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of recovery do rehabilitation programs specifically address?

    <p>Body image concerns and self-confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way rehabilitation programs enhance survivorship for cancer patients?

    <p>By providing coping strategies for challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a sense of community play in cancer rehabilitation?

    <p>It fosters solidarity and mutual support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is improving energy and endurance important in cancer rehabilitation?

    <p>It empowers patients to engage in activities they enjoy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one goal of addressing body image concerns in rehabilitation?

    <p>To restore a positive self-image and confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do physical therapists play in cancer rehabilitation?

    <p>They help improve mobility and prevent secondary health conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which professional is primarily responsible for helping patients with daily living activities?

    <p>Occupational Therapists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a focus area of cancer rehabilitation?

    <p>Job placement assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do speech therapists primarily address in cancer patients?

    <p>Communication and swallowing difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who plays a critical role in monitoring the patient's progress during rehabilitation?

    <p>Physicians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a method used to assess health-related quality of life?

    <p>Neuropsychological tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotional challenges do psychologists help cancer patients cope with?

    <p>Stress, anxiety, and depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What body mass index (BMI) value is considered significant enough to determine individualized health targets?

    <blockquote> <p>25 kg/m2</p> </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage reduction in systolic blood pressure can significantly decrease cardiovascular mortality?

    <p>10 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk factor is most commonly associated with diabetic patients referred for cardiac rehabilitation?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of diabetes management in cardiac rehabilitation?

    <p>Maintain glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of patients referred for cardiac rehabilitation have diabetes?

    <p>26%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of social workers in cancer rehabilitation?

    <p>Helping patients navigate the healthcare system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary responsibility of nurses in oncological rehabilitation?

    <p>Providing comprehensive care in alignment with the cancer care continuum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option best describes breast cancer screening as part of nursing duties?

    <p>Implementing prevention efforts like screening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of cardiac rehabilitation?

    <p>Pharmaceutical management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long do cardiac rehabilitation programs typically last?

    <p>Three months with sessions two or three times a week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important dietary recommendation for cardiac patients?

    <p>Reduced intake of saturated fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of patient assessment in cardiac rehabilitation, which aspect is included?

    <p>Tobacco cessation efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a focus area for psychosocial counseling in oncological care?

    <p>Addressing the emotional needs of patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Course Information

    Weekly Learning Outcomes

    • Understand the importance of oncology rehabilitation in the cancer care continuum.
    • Identify the different settings where oncology rehabilitation occurs.
    • Recognize the key phases of the rehabilitation process for cancer patients.
    • Understand the roles of various cancer rehabilitation professionals involved in the rehabilitation process.
    • Gain knowledge of how oncology rehabilitation contributes to improving the quality of life for cancer survivors.

    Attendance and Conduct

    • Attendance is mandatory for all scheduled lectures.
    • Be responsible. Come to class on time.
    • Be disciplined. Avoid talking to friends in the class.
    • Mobiles are not allowed in the class.

    About the Last Lesson

    • Principles of Neurological Rehabilitation
    • Cognitive Rehabilitation Strategies: Nurturing Brain Function
    • Targeted Exercise Programs for Neurological Recovery
    • Assistive Technologies in Neurorehabilitation: Enhancing Independence
    • Conditions That Can Be Treated With Neuro Rehab
    • Case study

    About the Today Lesson

    • Oncological Rehabilitation Nursing 1&2

    Daily Flow

    • 12.00-12.50 / 1st Hour: Indication Phases
    • 13.00-13.50 / 2nd Hour: Settings For Oncology Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation process, Types Of Cancer Rehabilitation Professionals

    Oncology Rehabilitation Nursing 1&2

    • Oncology rehabilitation is an area that has the potential to reduce cancer-related morbidity and healthcare costs.
    • Often used interchangeably with cancer rehabilitation, oncology rehabilitation focuses on managing and improving the impairments and functional limitations experienced by individuals with cancer due to the disease itself or the side effects of the treatment they receive.
    • The Rehabilitation 2030 call to action, launched by the World Health Organization in 2017, aimed to advance global access to rehabilitation for non-communicable diseases.

    Indications

    • Pain
    • Fatigue
    • Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
    • Spasticity
    • Cognitive deficits
    • Psychosocial problems
    • Sexual dysfunction
    • Urinary dysfunction
    • Speech impairment
    • Swallowing impairment
    • Chemotherapy Side Effects and Syndromes
    • Symptoms of Lymphoedema
    • Radiation Side Effects and Syndromes
    • Paraneoplastic Syndrome
    • Cardiovascular Disease
    • Amputations
    • Functional Limitations

    Four Phases of Oncology Rehabilitation

    • Preventative (prehabilitation): intervention between diagnosis and treatment to decrease the impact of expected disability.
    • Restorative: restoring function to a previous level.
    • Supportive: maximizing function during progressive or stable cancer.
    • Palliative: comfort and function during the terminal stage.

    Settings For Oncology Rehabilitation

    • Post-acute care: inpatient rehab facilities, skilled nursing facilities, home health care agencies, and long-term care hospitals.
    • Outpatient therapy: patient visits at a therapy center for focused rehabilitation intervention.

    Advantages of Cancer Rehabilitation

    • Improved physical function
    • Pain management
    • Enhanced quality of life
    • Increased energy and stamina
    • Emotional and psychological support
    • Improved body image and self-esteem.
    • Enhanced survivorship
    • Supportive community

    How Do You Rehabilitate Cancer Patients?

    • Assessment: comprehensive evaluation of the patient's physical, functional, and emotional status.
    • Development of a rehabilitation plan: addresses specific needs and goals.
    • Implementation of the rehabilitation plan: physical, occupational, speech therapy, and psychological counseling.
    • Monitoring and adjustment of the rehabilitation plan: includes modifications or adding new interventions as needed.
    • Discharge planning and follow-up care: developing discharge plans and follow-up care to ensure continuing progress.

    Assessment Tools

    • Health-related quality of life and/or quality of life (EORTC QLQ-C30, SF-36, FACT)
    • Activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living
    • Fatigue
    • Functional mobility
    • Exercise behavior
    • Cognition function (neuropsychological tests)
    • Communication
    • Sexual function
    • Return to work

    Types of Cancer Rehabilitation Professionals

    • Physicians
    • Physical Therapists
    • Occupational Therapists
    • Speech Therapists
    • Psychologists
    • Social Workers
    • Nurses (people-centered integrated care, prevention and early detection, nurse navigation and follow-up, clinical roles, supportive and palliative care)

    Cardiac Rehabilitation Nursing

    • Cardiac rehabilitation is a complex intervention offered to patients diagnosed with heart disease, which includes health education, advice on cardiovascular risk reduction, physical activity, and stress management.
    • Includes exercise counseling and training, education for heart-healthy living, and counseling to reduce stress.
    • Core components include patient assessment, exercise training, physical activity counseling, tobacco cessation, nutritional counseling, weight management, aggressive coronary risk-factor management and psychosocial counseling.
    • Programs generally span three months, with sessions two or three times a week (usually 36 sessions over a 12-week period).
    • Dietary recommendations include a reduced intake of saturated fats and cholesterol and increased intake of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats and fiber.
    • Weight management considers waist circumference (88cm or greater in women, 102cm or greater in men) and BMI (≥25kg/m2).
    • Blood pressure management is crucial and includes understanding disease, treatment, and therapeutic life changes.
    • Diabetes management emphasizes maintaining HbA1c levels below 7%.

    Pulmonary Rehabilitation Nursing

    • Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a multidisciplinary approach improving physical and emotional well-being of patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
    • Techniques include exercise management, education, support, and behavioral interventions.
    • Indications include COPD, ILD, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, severe asthma, post-lung transplant, post-surgical recovery, and pulmonary fibrosis.
    • Benefits include improved exercise capacity, reduced breathlessness, improved survival, reduced hospitalizations, reduced anxiety and depression, improved health-related quality of life, and improved psychological wellbeing.
    • Goals include improving exercise capacity, enhancing quality of life, reducing symptoms like shortness of breath, preventing hospital readmissions, and improving emotional well-being.
    • Components include exercise training, inspiratory muscle training, psychosocial counseling, nutritional evaluation and counseling, and education.
    • Nursing plays key roles in assessment including health history, clinical assessment, monitoring vital signs, assessment of physical function, and psychological assessment.
    • Interventions include breathing techniques, exercise programs, patient education about medications, and psychosocial/nutritional support.
    • Barriers to implementing pulmonary rehabilitation include physical limitations, psychological factors, socioeconomic factors, and cultural factors.
    • Special populations include older adults (COPD, ILD, pulmonary fibrosis) and patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (treating weight management, sleep hygiene, and the role of CPAP/BiPAP).
    • Programme design includes six weeks with two sessions per week, supervised exercise and education, and home training. Content includes seminars, discussions, and individualized plans.

    Neurological Rehabilitation Nursing-1

    • Neurological rehabilitation focuses on improving function and well-being through therapy, targeting recovery or increased functionality.
    • Goal is to restore health, independence, and functionality using best rehabilitation strategies.
    • Barthel Index measures functional ability and dependency in activities of daily living (ADLs). (consists of feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing, bowel control, bladder control, toilet use, transfers, mobility, stair climbing).
    • Phases of neurological rehabilitation include long-term acute care hospital (LTACH), acute rehab, subacute rehabilitation in skilled nursing facilities, and long-term care facilities/nursing home.
    • Approaches to neurological rehabilitation include Bobath, Carr and Shepherd, gait re-education, transfer rehabilitation, and mobility rehabilitation.

    Neurological Rehabilitation Nursing-2

    • Targeted exercise programs (functional movement training) emphasize activities mirroring daily life to enhance overall functionality.
    • Tailored workouts are customized, addressing specific neurological challenges.
    • Adaptive equipment integration supports optimal recovery.
    • Assistive technologies (augmented reality tools, smart wearables, robot-assisted therapy) promote engagement and personalized care.

    Conditions Treated by Neuro Rehab

    • Traumatic brain injuries
    • Spinal cord problems
    • Parkinson's disease
    • Other neurological issues (Alzheimer's, epilepsy, Huntington's disease)

    Additional Notes

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    Test your knowledge on the essential aspects of oncology rehabilitation, including its benefits, phases, and roles of various healthcare providers. Explore how rehabilitation impacts cancer survivors and the various strategies employed in neurorehabilitation. This quiz is perfect for healthcare professionals and students in the field.

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