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Loubani K, Polo KM, Baxter MF, Rand D. Identifying Facilitators of and Barriers to Referrals to Occupational Therapy Services by Israeli Cancer Health Care Professionals: A Qualitative Study. Am J Occup Ther 2024; 78:7801205050. [PMID: 38224354 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2024.050414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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IMPORTANCE Persons living with and beyond cancer (PLWBC) are rarely referred to occupational therapy services despite their functional difficulties. An understanding of the barriers to and facilitators of occupational therapy referrals from the perspective of cancer health care professionals could help minimize referral gaps. OBJECTIVE To explore cancer health care professionals' perspectives on and knowledge of occupational therapy's role in cancer care, identify the barriers, and explore solutions to optimize referrals. DESIGN Multiexplanatory qualitative case study. SETTING Community and hospital cancer clinics in Israel. PARTICIPANTS Six in-person focus groups of cancer care Israeli nurses and social workers, totaling 28 participants. RESULTS Two main themes were identified: (1) barriers to occupational therapy referrals and (2) partial facilitators of occupational therapy referrals. The four barriers subthemes were (1) gaps in knowledge about symptoms' effects on daily functioning, (2) gaps in knowledge regarding occupational therapy's role in cancer care, (3) bureaucratic and organizational barriers, and (4) unavailability of occupational therapy services. The two facilitators subthemes were (1) collaborations and communication with occupational therapists and (2) awareness of occupational therapy services. Participants suggested practical solutions for improving occupational therapy referrals, interdisciplinary collaboration and communication, and integrating occupational therapy into cancer care. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Barriers to referrals included gaps in participants' knowledge that link side effects to functional difficulties indicating a need for referral to occupational therapy. Participants' suggestions to bolster referrals can be implemented by occupational therapists to reduce patients' unmet needs and bridge existing gaps in cancer care. Plain-Language Summary: This research helped to identify barriers and facilitators regarding insufficient knowledge about occupational therapy's role in cancer care and adds a better understanding of gaps in referrals to occupational therapy. In addition, cancer health care professionals who participated in the study suggested practical solutions for reducing barriers and maximizing support for referral. With these nuances, occupational therapy practitioners can work with medical cancer care units (i.e., acute care hospitals, medical cancer centers, and community health care clinics) to target the use of strategies that work for their units to ensure that persons living with and beyond cancer receive needed occupational therapy services.
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- Khawla Loubani
- Khawla Loubani, PhD, OT, is Occupational Therapist, Clalit Health Services, Jerusalem, Israel. At the time of the research, Loubani was Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Occupational Therapy, Stanley Steyer School of Health Professions, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel, and Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN;
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- Katie M. Polo, DHS, OTR, CLT-LANA, is Associate Professor, College of Health Sciences, School of Occupational Therapy, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
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- Mary Frances Baxter, PhD, OT, FAOTA, is Professor and Associate Director, Dr. Sophie Lin Rydin School of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Houston
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- Debbie Rand, PhD, OT, is Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Stanley Steyer School of Health Professions, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Rodrigues T, Moreira MT, Lima A, Fernandes R, Gomes B. Contributions of a Rehabilitation Nursing Program in the Self-Care of Women Undergoing Breast Surgery. NURSING REPORTS 2023; 13:913-922. [PMID: 37368347 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep13020080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although surgical treatments for breast cancer have exhibited advanced interventions, axillary lymph node dissection can limit functionality and compromise women's self-care. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a rehabilitation nursing program in improving self-care performance in women undergoing breast surgery with axillary lymph node dissection. METHODS This quantitative, quasi-experimental study involved 48 women recruited from a main hospital between 2018 and 2019. The participants completed a three-month rehabilitation program at home. The evaluation instrument used was the DASH questionnaire. This study was not registered. RESULTS The functionality of the upper limb ipsilateral to the surgery improved significantly (p < 0.001) after the implementation of the program, influencing the participants' capacity for self-care, including washing/drying their hair, washing their back, and wearing a shirt. The average DASH total score increased from 54.4 to 8.1 after the program. CONCLUSIONS The rehabilitation nursing program positively influenced the participants' self-care ability. Incorporating rehabilitation nursing programs into breast cancer treatment can improve self-care performance and the overall quality of patients' lives. This study was not registered.
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- Tânia Rodrigues
- Research Center for Health Technologies and Services (CINTESIS@RISE), Santa Maria Health School, 4049-024 Porto, Portugal
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- Research Center for Health Technologies and Services (CINTESIS@RISE), Institute of Research, Innovation and Development Fernando Pessoa Foundation, 4200-253 Porto, Portugal
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- Research Center for Health Technologies and Services (CINTESIS@RISE), Institute of Research, Innovation and Development Fernando Pessoa Foundation, 4200-253 Porto, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto (FMUP), 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Research Center for Health Technologies and Services (CINTESIS@RISE), Santa Maria Health School, 4049-024 Porto, Portugal
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Marotta N, Lippi L, Ammendolia V, Calafiore D, Inzitari MT, Pinto M, Invernizzi M, de Sire A. Efficacy of kinesio taping on upper limb volume reduction in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2023; 59:237-247. [PMID: 36847633 PMCID: PMC10167702 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.23.07752-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION One of the most common disabling complications in breast cancer (BC) patients is breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), a pathological condition affecting both physical and psychological function, with detrimental consequences on health-related quality of life (HR-QoL). Rehabilitation has a key role in the comprehensive management of this condition with several studies reporting positive results after performing complex decongestive therapies (CDT) in these women. Kinesio taping (KT) is a rather recent therapeutic approach to treat BCRL, however, evidence in literature regarding its effectiveness is far from being fully characterized. Therefore, this systematic review aimed at assessing the role of KT among the CDT to treat BCRL. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were systematically searched from inception until May 5th, 2022 to determine randomized control trials (RCTs) reporting patients with BCRL; KT as intervention; limb volume as outcome (PROSPERO number: CRD42022349720). EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS Out of the documents identified, 123 were eligible for data screening, and only 7 RCTs satisfied the eligibility criteria and were included. We found that KT might have a positive effect on limb volume reduction in patients with BCRL, albeit there is little evidence for low quality of the included studies. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, this systematic review showed that KT did not significantly reduce the upper limb volume in BCRL women, albeit it seemed to increase the flow rate during the passive exercise. Further high-quality-studies are mandatory to improve the knowledge in order to include the KT might into a multidisciplinary rehabilitative approach for the management of BC survivors affected by lymphedema.
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- Nicola Marotta
- Unit of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Unit of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy
- Unit of Translational Medicine, Dipartimento Attività Integrate Ricerca e Innovazione (DAIRI), SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo Hospital, Alessandria, Italy
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- Unit of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Unit of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Neurosciences, ASST Carlo Poma, Mantua, Italy
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- Unit of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Unit of Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Strategic Health Services, IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori - G. Pascale Foundation, Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy
- Unit of Translational Medicine, Dipartimento Attività Integrate Ricerca e Innovazione (DAIRI), SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo Hospital, Alessandria, Italy
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- Unit of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy -
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Ajmera P, Miraj M, Kalra S, Goyal RK, Chorsiya V, Shaik RA, Alzhrani M, Alanazi A, Alqahtani M, Miraj SA, Pawaria S, Mehta V. Impact of telehealth interventions on physiological and psychological outcomes in breast cancer survivors: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Front Oncol 2023; 12:1017343. [PMID: 36686741 PMCID: PMC9850160 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1017343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Introduction The use of telehealth interventions has been evaluated in different perspectives in women and also supported with various clinical trials, but its overall efficacy is still ascertained. The objective of the present review is to identify, appraise and analyze randomized controlled trials on breast cancer survivors who have participated in technology-based intervention programs incorporating a wide range of physical and psychological outcome measures. Material and methods We conducted electronic search of the literature during last twenty years i.e., from 2001 till August 10, 2021 through four databases. Standardized mean difference with 95% confidence interval was used. Results A total of 56 records were included in the qualitative and 28 in quantitative analysis. Pooled results show that telehealth interventions were associated with improved quality of life (SMD 0.48, 95% CI 0.03 to 0.92, p=0.04), reduced depression (SMD -1.27, 95% CI =-2.43 to -0.10 p=0.03), low distress and less perceived stress (SMD -0.40, 95% CI =-0.68 to -0.12, p=0.005). However, no significant differences were observed on weight change (SMD -0.27, 95% CI =-2.39 to 1.86, p=0.81) and anxiety scores (SMD -0.09, 95% CI =-0.20 to 0.02, p=0.10) between the two groups. Improvement in health care competence and fitness among participants was also reported. Conclusion Study concludes that telehealth care is a quick, convenient and assuring approach to breast cancer care in women that can reduce treatment burden and subsequent disturbance to the lives of breast cancer survivors.
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- Puneeta Ajmera
- Department of Public Health, School of Allied Health Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, AlMajmaah, Saudi Arabia,*Correspondence: Mohammad Miraj,
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- School of Physiotherapy, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Physiotherapy, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Al Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, AlMajmaah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, AlMajmaah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Applied Medical Sciences, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Science, Saudi Electronic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Physiotherapy, SGT University, Gurugram, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, India
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Kasparov BS, Kovlen DV, Semiglazova TY, Kondratieva KO, Ponomarenko GN, Kluge VA, Semiglazov VV, Frolov ON, Riazankina AA, Beliaev AM. [Comprehensive analysis of the efficacy of personalized rehabilitation programs in patients with breast cancer]. VOPROSY KURORTOLOGII, FIZIOTERAPII, I LECHEBNOI FIZICHESKOI KULTURY 2023; 100:31-38. [PMID: 37141520 DOI: 10.17116/kurort202310002131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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The concept of the personalized rehabilitation is based on the principle of applying physical and rehabilitative medicine techniques depending on the factors that mostly influence on rehabilitation efficacy in a particular patient - determinant of effectiveness. Current achievements in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer (BC) significantly increased overall patients' life expectancy, updating rehabilitative treatment stage, which is often unmet. OBJECTIVE To perform the comprehensive analysis of the efficacy of personalized rehabilitation programs in patients with BC. MATERIAL AND METHODS The combined comparative multi-centre randomised trial of rehabilitation program efficacy in patients with breast cancer was done. The study included 219 patients aged from 30 to 45 years (median 39.4 year), who were divided into 2 groups. The rehabilitation by programs, that included current personalized rehabilitative techniques (RT) with proved efficiency, based on scientometrical analysis of evidential research was performed in the first group patients. In the second group aftercare was done according to the standard programs. The comprehensive evaluation of treatment efficacy was conducted in several stages: 1) performance analysis of rehabilitative programs; 2) verification of the effectiveness' determinant of rehabilitation; 3) factor analysis to assess the mechanisms of therapeutic effects in experimental groups; 4) comparative analysis of alternative strategies for selecting rehabilitation programs. RESULTS The use of rehabilitative programs, based on recommended RT, changes the rehabilitation structure, significantly increasing its efficacy by 17%. Furthermore, the percentage of high-efficiency usage of this type programs increases by 17% compared with standard programs. The main determinants, affecting the efficacy of rehabilitation programs, based on selected RT, are anamnestic data, parameters of exercise tolerance and physical activity and ultrasound parameters of upper limb blood flow. The therapeutic effects of personalized rehabilitation programs are realized by correction of clinical rates, increasing exercise tolerance and physical activity, as well as psychophysiological parameters. CONCLUSION The use of the evaluation system of anamnestic, clinical, functional and psychophysiological features of patient (the effectiveness' determinant) in realization of personalized rehabilitation programs for women with BC, allows to predict and manage the efficacy of RT applying.
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- B S Kasparov
- N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Centre of Oncology, St. Petersburg, Russia
- Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- S.M. Kirov Medical Military Academy, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Centre of Oncology, St. Petersburg, Russia
- I.I. Mechnikov North-West State Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Centre of Oncology, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- G.A. Albrecht Federal Scientific Center for Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Centre of Oncology, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- I.P. Pavlov First Saint-Petersburg State Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Centre of Oncology, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Centre of Oncology, St. Petersburg, Russia
- I.I. Mechnikov North-West State Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Centre of Oncology, St. Petersburg, Russia
- I.I. Mechnikov North-West State Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Joaquim A, Leão I, Antunes P, Capela A, Viamonte S, Alves AJ, Helguero LA, Macedo A. Impact of physical exercise programs in breast cancer survivors on health-related quality of life, physical fitness, and body composition: Evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Front Oncol 2022; 12:955505. [PMID: 36568235 PMCID: PMC9782413 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.955505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, and despite remarkable progress in its treatment, the survivors' quality of life is hampered by treatment-related side effects that impair psychosocial and physiological outcomes. Several studies have established the benefits of physical exercise in breast cancer survivors in recent years. Physical exercise reduces the impact of treatment-related adverse events to promote a better quality of life and functional outcomes. Aim This study aims to provide an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the effect of physical exercise on the health-related quality of life, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, and body composition of breast cancer survivors. Methods PubMed and Cochrane databases were searched for systematic reviews and meta-analyses from January 2010 to October 2022. The main focus was ascertaining the effectiveness of physical exercise in breast cancer survivors undergoing curative treatment (surgery and/or radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy). Two reviewers independently screened the literature, extracted the data, and assessed the risk of bias in the included studies. Results A total of 101 studies were identified, and 12 were yielded for final analysis. The eligible studies included nine systematic reviews/meta-analyses, one meta-analysis/meta-regression, and two systematic reviews. The number of randomised clinical trials included in each review varied from 11 to 63, and the number of participants was from 214 to 5761. A positive and significant effect of different physical exercise interventions on health-related quality of life was reported in 83.3% (10 studies) of the eligible studies. Physical exercise also improved cardiorespiratory fitness (3 studies; 25%) and showed to be effective in reducing body weight (3 studies; 25%) and waist circumference (4 studies; 33.3%). Conclusions Our results suggest that physical exercise is an effective strategy that positively affects breast cancer survivors' quality of life, cardiorespiratory fitness, and body composition. Healthcare professionals should foster the adoption of physical exercise interventions to achieve better health outcomes following breast cancer treatments. Systematic review registration https://inplasy.com/inplasy-2022-11-0053/, identifier INPLASY2022110053.
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- Ana Joaquim
- Department of Medical Oncology, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal,ONCOMOVE, AICSO – Associação de Investigação de Cuidados de Suporte em Oncologia, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal,Institute of Biomedicine (IBIMED), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal,*Correspondence: Ana Joaquim,
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal,ONCOMOVE, AICSO – Associação de Investigação de Cuidados de Suporte em Oncologia, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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- ONCOMOVE, AICSO – Associação de Investigação de Cuidados de Suporte em Oncologia, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal,Research Center in Sport Sciences, Health, and Human Development (CIDESD), University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal,ONCOMOVE, AICSO – Associação de Investigação de Cuidados de Suporte em Oncologia, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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- ONCOMOVE, AICSO – Associação de Investigação de Cuidados de Suporte em Oncologia, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal,Centro de Reabilitação do Norte, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal,Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- ONCOMOVE, AICSO – Associação de Investigação de Cuidados de Suporte em Oncologia, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal,Research Center in Sports Sciences Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD), University of Maia, Maia, Portugal
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- Institute of Biomedicine (IBIMED), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal,Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina e Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal,Medical Education Department, Evidenze Group, Lisboa, Portugal
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Funcionalidade de pacientes oncológicos: um estudo transversal com o core set genérico da Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde. CONSCIENTIAE SAÚDE 2022. [DOI: 10.5585/21.2022.21194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introdução: O câncer é considerado uma doença crônica e um dos principais problemas de saúde enfrentados pela população. Embora o tratamento possa melhorar a sobrevida dos pacientes oncológicos, os efeitos colaterais influenciam a qualidade de vida e impactam na capacidade funcional diária. Desde 2001, com a aprovação da Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF), o entendimento da funcionalidade e o da incapacidade humana passaram a ser vistos sob nova dimensão. Objetivo: Classificar a funcionalidade de pacientes oncológicos em tratamento quimioterápico por meio do core set genérico da CIF. Método: Foi realizado um estudo transversal com 117 indivíduos em tratamento quimioterápico. Para classificar a funcionalidade foi aplicado o core set genérico da CIF, que possui sete categorias em três componentes da CIF. Resultados: Os maiores comprometimentos e deficiências relatados foram nas categorias: sensação de dor (69,2%); andar (61,5%); e funções emocionais (54,7%). Conclusão: Foi identificada uma amostra de pacientes oncológicos em tratamento quimioterápico com diferentes níveis de incapacidade funcional em todas as categorias classificadas.
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Management of Breast Cancer Survivors by Gynecologists. Clin Obstet Gynecol 2022; 65:494-509. [PMID: 35708967 DOI: 10.1097/grf.0000000000000727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Breast cancer patients commonly present to their OBGYN during the process of diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer both for specific gynecologic needs and for primary care follow up. These patients require counseling on contraception, hormone use, and fertility at diagnosis. During treatment and survivorship, patients will face a variety of side effects from treatments leading to vasomotor symptoms, vulvovaginal discomfort, sexual dysfunction, osteoporosis, and vaginal bleeding. This chapters aims to enlighten providers on the unique range of issues a gynecologist may face when caring for breast cancer patients.
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Brennan L, Sadeghi F, O’Neill L, Guinan E, Smyth L, Sheill G, Smyth E, Doyle SL, Timon CM, Connolly D, O’Sullivan J, Reynolds JV, Hussey J. Telehealth Delivery of a Multi-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Programme for Upper Gastro-Intestinal Cancer: ReStOre@Home Feasibility Study. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:2707. [PMID: 35681687 PMCID: PMC9179413 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14112707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Telehealth has enabled access to rehabilitation throughout the pandemic. We assessed the feasibility of delivering a multi-disciplinary, multi-component rehabilitation programme (ReStOre@Home) to cancer survivors via telehealth. METHODS This single-arm mixed methods feasibility study recruited participants who had completed curative treatment for oesophago-gastric cancer for a 12-week telehealth rehabilitation programme, involving group resistance training, remotely monitored aerobic training, one-to-one dietetic counselling, one-to-one support calls and group education. The primary outcome was feasibility, measured by recruitment rates, attendance, retention, incidents, acceptability, Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ) and analysis of semi-structured interviews. RESULTS Characteristics of the twelve participants were: 65.42 ± 7.24 years; 11 male; 10.8 ± 3.9 months post-op; BMI 25.61 ± 4.37; received neoadjuvant chemotherapy 7/12; received adjuvant chemotherapy 4/12; hospital length of stay 16 days (median). Recruitment rate was 32.4%, and retention rate was 75%. Mean attendance was: education 90%; dietetics 90%; support calls 84%; resistance training 78%. Mean TUQ score was 4.69/5. Adaptations to the planned resistance training programme were required. Participants reported that ReStOre@Home enhanced physical and psychological wellbeing, and online delivery was convenient. Some reported a preference for in-person contact but felt that the online group sessions provided adequate peer support. CONCLUSION Telehealth delivery of ReStOre@Home was most feasible in individuals with moderate to high levels of digital skills. Low level of digitals skills was a barrier to recruitment and retention. Participants reported high levels of programme adherence and participant satisfaction. Adaptations to future programmes, including introducing elements of in-person contact, are required.
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- Louise Brennan
- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, D08 W9RT Dublin, Ireland; (F.S.); (L.O.); (L.S.); (E.S.); (J.H.)
- Trinity St. James’s Cancer Institute, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland; (E.G.); (G.S.); (D.C.); (J.O.); (J.V.R.)
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, D08 W9RT Dublin, Ireland; (F.S.); (L.O.); (L.S.); (E.S.); (J.H.)
- Trinity St. James’s Cancer Institute, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland; (E.G.); (G.S.); (D.C.); (J.O.); (J.V.R.)
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, D08 W9RT Dublin, Ireland; (F.S.); (L.O.); (L.S.); (E.S.); (J.H.)
- Trinity St. James’s Cancer Institute, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland; (E.G.); (G.S.); (D.C.); (J.O.); (J.V.R.)
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- Trinity St. James’s Cancer Institute, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland; (E.G.); (G.S.); (D.C.); (J.O.); (J.V.R.)
- School of Medicine, Trinity College, D08 W9RT Dublin, Ireland
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, D08 W9RT Dublin, Ireland; (F.S.); (L.O.); (L.S.); (E.S.); (J.H.)
- Trinity St. James’s Cancer Institute, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland; (E.G.); (G.S.); (D.C.); (J.O.); (J.V.R.)
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- Trinity St. James’s Cancer Institute, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland; (E.G.); (G.S.); (D.C.); (J.O.); (J.V.R.)
- Physiotherapy Department, St. James Hospital, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, D08 W9RT Dublin, Ireland; (F.S.); (L.O.); (L.S.); (E.S.); (J.H.)
- Trinity St. James’s Cancer Institute, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland; (E.G.); (G.S.); (D.C.); (J.O.); (J.V.R.)
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- School of Biological and Health Sciences, Technological University Dublin, D07 ADY7 Dublin, Ireland;
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- Centre for eIntegrated Care, School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, Dublin City University, D09 X984 Dublin, Ireland;
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- Trinity St. James’s Cancer Institute, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland; (E.G.); (G.S.); (D.C.); (J.O.); (J.V.R.)
- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Trinity College, D08 W9RT Dublin, Ireland
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- Trinity St. James’s Cancer Institute, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland; (E.G.); (G.S.); (D.C.); (J.O.); (J.V.R.)
- Department of Surgery, Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, Trinity College Dublin, St James’s Hospital Dublin, D08 W9RT Dublin, Ireland
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- Trinity St. James’s Cancer Institute, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland; (E.G.); (G.S.); (D.C.); (J.O.); (J.V.R.)
- Department of Surgery, Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, Trinity College Dublin, St James’s Hospital Dublin, D08 W9RT Dublin, Ireland
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, D08 W9RT Dublin, Ireland; (F.S.); (L.O.); (L.S.); (E.S.); (J.H.)
- Trinity St. James’s Cancer Institute, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland; (E.G.); (G.S.); (D.C.); (J.O.); (J.V.R.)
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Roscoe CMP, Pringle A, Chandler C, Faghy MA, Barratt B. The Role of Physical Activity in Cancer Recovery: An Exercise Practitioner's Perspective. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19063600. [PMID: 35329286 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Less than 20% of cancer patients meet the recommended physical activity (PA) guidelines, partially due to poor knowledge and enforcement/encouragement amongst health-care professionals (HCPs). The primary aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of exercise practitioners on the role of PA and the physiological and psychological benefits to recovering cancer patients; the secondary aim was to understand the barriers and facilitators of promoting PA to cancer survivors. The third aim was to, seek the perspectives on the effectiveness of referral systems between the hospitals and PA structures. A purposive sample of five exercise practitioners' (four male and one female) with experience with cancer patients participated in a semi-structured interview (45-60 min). Interviews addressed five key topics: intervention procedures, patient well-being, patient education on PA, effectiveness of referrals from hospitals, and post-intervention PA. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed via thematic analysis. The participants believed that recovering cancer patients possess a knowledge of the physiological benefits of PA, yet psychological understanding remains unknown. Social environments are key to participation in PA and most HCPs lacked knowledge/awareness of the benefits of engaging in PA. There is a need to improve HCPs knowledge of the benefits of PA, whilst providing standardised training on how PA can improve cancer patients' outcomes.
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- Clare M P Roscoe
- Human Sciences Research Centre, University of Derby, Derby DE22 1GB, UK
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- Human Sciences Research Centre, University of Derby, Derby DE22 1GB, UK
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- Human Sciences Research Centre, University of Derby, Derby DE22 1GB, UK
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- Human Sciences Research Centre, University of Derby, Derby DE22 1GB, UK
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Trends in health-related quality of life of female breast cancer survivors using the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), 2008-2016. Qual Life Res 2021; 30:3547-3558. [PMID: 34052940 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-021-02895-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE In recent years, breast cancer detection and treatment have advanced. As a result, increased attention to breast cancer survivorship should have improved their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Our aim was to examine the trends in the HRQoL of female breast cancer survivors between 2008 and 2016, to determine whether or not the increased focus on survivorship has translated into improved HRQoL. Furthermore, stratified analyses were conducted by race/ethnicity and age group and these were compared to a similar group of women without a breast cancer history. METHODS Repeated cross-sectional analyses using the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey between 2008 and 2016 were conducted. Pooled ordinary least squares (OLS) regression was used to examine the trends in physical component scores (PCS-12) and mental component scores (MCS-12) among breast cancer survivors and a similar population of women without a breast cancer history. Analyses stratified by race/ethnicity and age group were also conducted. RESULTS Among breast cancer survivors, after adjusting for confounders, there was no change in PCS-12 scores over time, but the MCS-12 scores increased by 0.27 points (95% CI 0.09-0.45). Those without a history of breast cancer had mean PCS-12 scores that were 0.13 points greater each year (95% CI 0.02-0.24) while their mean MCS-12 scores were 0.10 (95% CI 0.00-0.21) points greater each year. After stratifying by race/ethnicity, Hispanic breast cancer survivors had a small increase in PCS-12 (β: 0.65; 95% CI 0.01-1.29), and MCS-12 scores (β: 0.70; 95% CI 0.06-1.33) over time. Similar small effects were found when stratified by age group, both among breast cancer survivors and those without a history of breast cancer. The younger age group (< 50 years) reported poorer MCS-12 than the older population (age 50 years and above). CONCLUSION Our study generated findings showing the trends in the HRQoL of breast cancer survivors and compared these to a similar population of women without a history of breast cancer. This paper highlights the importance of focusing on the mental health of young breast cancer survivors to improve their prospects at a good quality of life post-breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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Udovicich A, Edbrooke L, Brown T, Marston C. Achieving patient-centred goals in oncology: A retrospective analysis of a domestic activities of daily living group. Br J Occup Ther 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/0308022620918757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Introduction This retrospective study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a domestic activities of daily living group on the occupational performance and satisfaction of adult inpatients with cancer. Method A retrospective analysis was completed with an initial cohort of patients who participated in the group during their acute inpatient oncology admission. As part of their routine care, patients completed the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure before and after their participation in the group. The occupational performance and satisfaction scores of 31 adults (mean age 71.61 years, 19 females) were reported descriptively and within-group changes analysed using one-sample t-test analyses and bootstrapping. Results Most (71%) of the 31 patients were discharged home following their inpatient stay. Canadian Occupational Performance Measure mean (SD) change scores were 3.44 (3.90) for performance and 2.04 (2.16) for satisfaction following participation in one domestic activities of daily living intervention group session. Statistically significant improvements in patients’ Canadian Occupational Performance Measure performance and satisfaction scores were demonstrated in the one-sample t-test ( p < .002) and bootstrapping sampling ( p < .002). Conclusion Acute oncology inpatients who attended a domestic activities of daily living intervention group reported a positive change in Canadian Occupational Performance Measure occupational performance and satisfaction. This study highlights the potential benefit of a group-based domestic activities of daily living intervention in an acute oncology setting.
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- Anthea Udovicich
- Occupational Therapy Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Allied Health Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Physiotherapy Department, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- Occupational Therapy Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Occupational Therapy Department, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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Paolucci T, Capobianco SV, Bai AV, Bonifacino A, Agostini F, Bernetti A, Paoloni M, Cruciani A, Santilli V, Padua L, Mangone M. The reaching movement in breast cancer survivors: Attention to the principles of rehabilitation. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2020; 24:102-108. [PMID: 33218496 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.06.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Breast-cancer is leading cause of morbidity and mortality in women. The prognosis and survival rate of women with breast-cancer have significantly improved worldwide; more attention needs to be paid to rehabilitative interventions after surgery. This paper describes use of reaching movement to assess upper limb motorcontrol and functional ability after breast-cancer surgery (BC). MATERIAL AND METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional observational study consisting of biomechanical evaluation of upper limb limitations in women BC, versus a controlgroup (CG). Thirty breast-cancer survivors and thirty healthy women participated in this study. Both groups were subjected to clinical evaluation of the shoulder joint ROM on the operated side, as an assessment of the muscular-strength of the shoulder with the MRC-scale. The Functional-Assessment was evaluated by the DASH and Constant-Murley-Score. The EORTC QLQ-C30 and VAS were used to measure the quality of life assessment and pain respectively. A Biomechanical evaluation was performed, using Reaching-Task and Surface-EMG. RESULTS Normal Jerk for BC was higher than CG. Target approaching velocity and movement duration BC was lower than CG. Synergy Anterior Deltoid/Triceps Brachii muscles in CG was higher than BC.
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
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- Breast Diagnosis and Treatment Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
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- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus, Milan, Italy; Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Rome Italy.
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
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Wong CJ, Tay MRJ, Aw HZ. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Adhesive Capsulitis in Asian Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing an Outpatient Community Cancer Rehabilitation Program. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2020; 102:843-848. [PMID: 33203512 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2020.10.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the prevalence and risk factors for adhesive capsulitis in postoperative breast cancer patients up to 5 years after surgery who were attending an outpatient community cancer rehabilitation program, and to determine whether any significant relationship exists between arm lymphedema and adhesive capsulitis. DESIGN Cross-sectional observational study. SETTING National cancer rehabilitation center. PARTICIPANTS Asian women (N=135) who underwent breast surgery and were referred for an outpatient community cancer rehabilitation program. INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Presence of adhesive capsulitis, lymphedema. RESULTS The prevalence of adhesive capsulitis and lymphedema in this population was 22.2% and 33.3%, respectively. A history of mastectomy (odds ratio [OR], 3.93; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.23-12.63; P=.021), mastectomy with reconstruction (OR, 2.72; 95% CI, 1.27-30.54; P=.024), and lymphedema (OR, 7.92; 95% CI, 2.73-22.95; P<.001) were found to be significantly associated with adhesive capsulitis on multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS Adhesive capsulitis and lymphedema are common in breast cancer survivors. The design of cancer rehabilitation programs for breast cancer survivors should include surveillance and management of adhesive capsulitis, especially in the presence of lymphedema.
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- Chin Jung Wong
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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- Singapore Cancer Society Rehabilitation Center, Singapore Cancer Society, Singapore
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Effect of Disrupted Rehabilitation Services on Distress and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors During the COVID-19 Pandemic. REHABILITATION ONCOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1097/01.reo.0000000000000233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Systematic screening as a tool for individualized rehabilitation following primary breast cancer treatment: study protocol for the ReScreen randomized controlled trial. BMC Cancer 2020; 20:484. [PMID: 32471390 PMCID: PMC7257149 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-020-06815-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It is well known that women suffer from negative consequences following breast cancer (BC) treatment and that their largely varying needs for rehabilitation are often unmet. Up to 43% of these women are at risk of developing chronic distress requiring complex interventions; however, how to early identify and meet these women's needs is unknown, leaving them with suboptimal chances of rehabilitation. The aim of the ReScreen study is to develop a model for and evaluate the effect of screening-based, individualized rehabilitation following primary BC treatment. METHODS The ReScreen study is designed as a complex intervention. Women with newly diagnosed BC are consecutively included in a three-armed randomized controlled trial. At inclusion, patients score their distress level on the Distress Thermometer (scale of 0-10) aiming to identify patients with extended rehabilitation needs. Patients scoring ≥5 are randomized to the intervention or control group while patients scoring ≤4 are followed longitudinally as an observational group. Patients in the intervention group, in conjunction with a dedicated research nurse, create an individualized rehabilitation plan based on an evidence-based decision support tool that was developed to create a solid base for the intervention. The research nurse will act as a continuous health care contact and be responsible for proactively and systematically evaluating patients' needs to ensure that potential new problems or changed rehabilitation needs are identified throughout the 1-year follow-up period. The intervention will be evaluated through self-reported data focusing on physical and psychological outcomes as well as evaluation of satisfaction with care at baseline, 2 weeks and 3, 6, 9 and 12 months. Evaluation will also include health economic aspects based on register data and patients' and relatives' experiences of the rehabilitation process. In addition, optimal cut-off levels for distress as an indicator for extended rehabilitation needs will be investigated. DISCUSSION This study will provide important knowledge related to effectiveness of screening-based identification of rehabilitation needs and standardized evidence-based, individualized rehabilitation after primary BC treatment. With a complex intervention design, this study has the potential to form a comprehensive knowledge base which includes tools and guidelines for implementation into clinical practice. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03434717. Registered February 15, 2018.
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Giacalone A, Alessandria P, Ruberti E. The Physiotherapy Intervention for Shoulder Pain in Patients Treated for Breast Cancer: Systematic Review. Cureus 2019; 11:e6416. [PMID: 31988817 PMCID: PMC6970094 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.6416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Pain and joint dysfunction of the upper limb following treatment for mammary carcinoma are defined as the most frequent side effects of surgery for mammary carcinoma by calculating a prevalence range in the USA that varies between 12% and 51% with regard to pain and between 1.5% and 50% for joint dysfunction. This objective of this study was to describe physiotherapy interventions that demonstrate efficacy based on the type of pain present in patients with shoulder pain who have been treated for breast cancer. We conducted a search for relevant publications in the last 10 years (2009-2019) on the PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases. The articles obtained were selected on the basis of correlation criteria, with themes concerning shoulder pain after mammary carcinoma and physiotherapy performed to treat this pain. Studies suggest treating musculoskeletal pain through active exercises, joint and tissue mobilization techniques, with accessory joint mobilization and neurodynamics performed by experienced physiotherapists. In order to treat radio-induced and drug-induced neuropathic pain, both aerobic and strengthening exercises are supervised by an experienced physiotherapist and carried out twice weekly for a total of 150 minutes of exercise. Finally, the treatment suggested to deal with chronic pain uses a multidisciplinary approach, including pain education interventions, pharmacological interventions, psychological interventions, and physiotherapy interventions. To conclude. the classification of different types of shoulder pain following mammary carcinoma treatments requires specific and targeted physiotherapy interventions in which active therapeutic exercise has a central role.
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- Andrea Giacalone
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Tor Vergata, Roma, ITA
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- Department of Neurology, Sapienza University, Roma, ITA
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Paolucci T, Bernetti A, Paoloni M, Capobianco SV, Bai AV, Lai C, Pierro L, Rotundi M, Damiani C, Santilli V, Agostini F, Mangone M. Therapeutic Alliance in a Single Versus Group Rehabilitative Setting After Breast Cancer Surgery: Psychological Profile and Performance Rehabilitation. Biores Open Access 2019; 8:101-110. [PMID: 31275735 PMCID: PMC6607049 DOI: 10.1089/biores.2019.0011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The survival rate of women after breast cancer has improved significantly worldwide. More attention should be paid to the rehabilitation intervention after surgery. Cancer rehabilitation helps breast cancer survivors maintain the highest possible physical, social, psychological, and vocational function in the limits that are imposed by the cancer and its treatments. The aim of our research was to determine the rehabilitative setting that promotes greater efficacy of the rehabilitation. A double-blind, randomized controlled trial with 45 patients enrolled was conducted. All participants were randomized into two groups: single rehabilitative training (N = 22) and group rehabilitative training (N = 23). Outcomes were assessed for each group before treatment (T0), after first 6 weeks of rehabilitative treatment (T1), and after 3 months (T2). All patients underwent the same rehabilitation treatment, but the setting differed between single and group rehabilitative training, which included four to five patients each and evaluated using Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2), Working Alliance Inventory Patient form (WAIP), Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH), and visual analog scale (VAS). Two patients dropped out in the single treatment group. In the within-group analysis at the three evaluation times, on the VAS, a significant reduction in pain was reported and maintained at the follow-up, as was observed for the DASH and WAIP scales. In the between-group analysis WAIP and Bond scale scores differed significantly in favor of the single treatment. In the group treatment, the Psychopathic Deviate, Masculine/Feminine, and Social Discomfort scales of the MMPI-2 correlated with WAIP Tot at T1. There was an association between the Correction, Hysteria, Paranoid, and Schizophrenia MMPI-2 scales and Δ VAS T0T1 in the total sample. Proposing the same rehabilitative intervention in both breast cancer groups, our results showed significant reduction in pain and good functional recovery of the upper limb, which did not depend on the setting (single or group). However, with single rehabilitation treatment, patients developed a better therapeutic alliance and experienced a more comfortable environment.
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- Teresa Paolucci
- Complex Unit of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurorehabilitation, IRCCS San Raffaele Pisana, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Olsson Möller U, Beck I, Rydén L, Malmström M. A comprehensive approach to rehabilitation interventions following breast cancer treatment - a systematic review of systematic reviews. BMC Cancer 2019; 19:472. [PMID: 31109309 PMCID: PMC6528312 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-019-5648-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2018] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer (BC) is the most common type of cancer in women worldwide. Post-treatment, patients suffer from side effects and have various rehabilitation needs, which means that individualization is fundamental for optimal rehabilitation. This systematic review (SR) of SRs aims to evaluate the current evidence on rehabilitation interventions in female patients following BC treatment. METHODS Full-text SRs published in English from 2009 were searched in Embase, PubMed, Cinahl Complete, PsycINFO, AMED, SCOPUS, and Cochrane Library. INCLUSION CRITERIA SRs of randomized or non-randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of rehabilitation interventions in women following BC treatment. All outcomes were considered. Methodological quality was evaluated using the AMSTAR 2 tool and interrater agreement was evaluated. Out of 1269 citations retrieved, 37 SRs were included. RESULTS Five rehabilitation areas were identified: exercise and physical activity (PA), complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), yoga, lymphoedema treatment, and psychosocial interventions. The most solid evidence was found in exercise/PA and yoga. Exercise interventions improved outcomes such as shoulder mobility, lymphoedema, pain, fatigue and quality of life (QoL). Effects of yoga were shown on QoL, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, fatigue and gastrointestinal symptoms. The effect of CAM was shown on nausea, pain, fatigue, anger and anxiety but these results need to be interpreted with caution because of low methodological quality in included studies in the SRs. Among the lymphoedema treatments, positive effects were seen for resistance training on volume reduction and muscle strength and psychosocial interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy had positive effects on QoL, anxiety, depression and mood disturbance. CONCLUSIONS This SR of SRs show solid positive effects of exercise/PA and yoga for women following BC treatment, and provides extended knowledge of the effects of CAM, yoga, lymphoedema treatment and psychosocial interventions. It is evident that more than one intervention could have positive effects on a specific symptom and that the effects depend not only on intervention type but also on how and when the intervention is provided. The results can be used as a foundation for individualized rehabilitation and aid health care professionals in meeting patients' individual needs and preferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO ( CRD42017060912 ).
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- U Olsson Möller
- Department of Nursing and Integrated Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden
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- Department of Nursing and Integrated Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden.,The Institute for Palliative Care, Lund University and Region Skåne, Lund, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Sciences in Lund, Oncology and Pathology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Medicon Village 406, 223 81, Lund, Sweden.
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- The Institute for Palliative Care, Lund University and Region Skåne, Lund, Sweden.,Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Jong MC, Boers I, Schouten van der Velden AP, Meij SVD, Göker E, Timmer-Bonte ANJH, van Wietmarschen HA. A Randomized Study of Yoga for Fatigue and Quality of Life in Women with Breast Cancer Undergoing (Neo) Adjuvant Chemotherapy. J Altern Complement Med 2018; 24:942-953. [PMID: 30247961 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2018.0191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare the effectiveness of yoga added to standard care (SC) versus SC only, in women with breast cancer during chemotherapy. DESIGN A multicenter pragmatic, randomized controlled study. SETTINGS/LOCATION Three hospitals in the Netherlands. SUBJECTS Women with stage I-III breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. INTERVENTIONS Women were randomized either to a program based on Dru Yoga, once a week yoga sessions for 12 weeks (N = 47), or SC only (N = 36). OUTCOME MEASURES Primary outcome fatigue (Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory [MFI]; general fatigue) and secondary outcomes fatigue (MFI, Fatigue Quality List [FQL]), quality of life (30-item Quality of Life Questionnaire-C of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer [EORTC-QLQ-C-30]) and psychological distress (Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale [HADS], Impact of Events Scale [IES]) were measured at baseline (T0), 3 months (T1), and 6 months (T2) and analyzed on observed cases. Other outcomes were adequate relief, reintegration to work, and adverse events. RESULTS No significant differences were found in general fatigue at T1 (MFI: yoga; 14.6 ± 4.5 vs. SC; 14.2 ± 4.2, p = 0.987). Similar findings were observed for other fatigue (sub)scales of MFI and FQL and functional domains of EORTC. With respect to EORTCs symptom scales, women in the yoga group reported significantly less nausea and vomiting compared with SC at T2 (p = 0.004), but not at T1 (p = 0.807). Depressive symptoms were significantly lower with yoga at T1 (HADS: yoga; 4.7 ± 4.1 vs. SC; 5.1 ± 4.2, p = 0.031). More women in the yoga group experienced adequate relief compared with SC at T1 (yoga; 51% vs. SC; 19%) and had returned to work at T2 (yoga; 53% vs. SC; 23%). No adverse events were reported with yoga. CONCLUSIONS A Dru-based yoga program failed to demonstrate a significant beneficial effect on fatigue. Possible favorable effects of the yoga program on nausea and vomiting and early return to work in breast cancer survivors warrant further research.
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- Miek C Jong
- 1 Department of Nutrition and Health, Louis Bolk Institute , Bunnik, The Netherlands .,2 Department of Health Sciences, Mid Sweden University , Sundsvall, Sweden
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- 1 Department of Nutrition and Health, Louis Bolk Institute , Bunnik, The Netherlands
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- 5 Breast Cancer Clinic, Alexander Monro Hospital , Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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Liu G, Liu Z, Yan Y, Wang H. Effect of fraxetin on proliferation and apoptosis in breast cancer cells. Oncol Lett 2017; 14:7374-7378. [PMID: 29344176 PMCID: PMC5755049 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2017.7143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of fraxetin on proliferation and apoptosis in the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line. Cell proliferation was measused using an MTT assay and 4′,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining was used to determine shrinkage and condensation. RT-PCR was used to examine the expression of factor-associated suicide (Fas) and Fas ligand (FasL) mRNA, and western blot analysis was used to examine Bax and Bcl-2 protein. MTT showed that the proliferation of MCF-7 cells was significantly inhibited by fraxetin in a dose-dependent manner. Fraxetin also induced significant morphological changes of MCF-7 cells, suggestive of apoptosis, whereas DAPI staining showed that fraxetin caused cell shrinkage and chromatin condensation. RT-PCR showed that the expression of Fas and FasL mRNA was upregulated by fraxetin and the western blot analysis revealed that Bax was upregulated and Bcl-2 was downregulated. In conclusion, fraxetin can inhibit the proliferation of MCF-7 cells, induce apoptosis, upregulate Fas, FasL and Bax, and downregulate Bcl-2 to induce apoptosis. These results support the potential therapeutic role for fraxetin in breast cancer.
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Affiliation(s)
- Guodong Liu
- Department of General Surgery, Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang, Weifang, Shandong 262500, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang, Weifang, Shandong 262500, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang, Weifang, Shandong 262500, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, Shandong 261041, P.R. China
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