Abstract
: Esophagectomy with preoperative chemotherapy with/without radiotherapy carries significant morbidity, and quality of life is often significantly
reduced postoperatively for a prolonged period of time. Better preparation of
patients for treatment might reduce treatment-related morbidity. However, it
is not known about patients’ preferences regarding rehabilitation in this setting. We have undertaken a qualitative study to explore the views and needs
of patients and their carers regarding perioperative and postoperative rehabilitation following esophagectomy.
reduced postoperatively for a prolonged period of time. Better preparation of
patients for treatment might reduce treatment-related morbidity. However, it
is not known about patients’ preferences regarding rehabilitation in this setting. We have undertaken a qualitative study to explore the views and needs
of patients and their carers regarding perioperative and postoperative rehabilitation following esophagectomy.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 150 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | COSA’s 43rd & ANZBCTG's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting 2016 - Queensland, Australia Duration: 15 Nov 2016 → 17 Nov 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | COSA’s 43rd & ANZBCTG's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting 2016 |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| Period | 15/11/16 → 17/11/16 |
Keywords
- Patients and Carer's
- Role of Rehabilitation
- Esophagectomy