Benson J, Fry L, Rychel J. Use of Rehabilitation Therapy in Palliative Care Patients.
Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2023;
53:897-919. [PMID:
37019719 DOI:
10.1016/j.cvsm.2023.02.016]
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Abstract
Palliative care is a unique area of veterinary medicine, where primary goals include maintaining quality of life, as opposed to treating with a curative intent. Using the disablement model and client partnership allows for the development of a function-targeted treatment plan individualized to patient and family needs. Rehabilitation modalities, especially when combined with adaptive pain management, are well-suited to palliative care because they can greatly enhance a patient's ability to achieve improved function and quality of life. These areas join in a concept called palliative rehabilitation which combines the unique needs of these patients and the tools accessible to the rehabilitation practitioner.
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