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Current status of after-care cures in oncologic patients
Identifier
016653
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
A description of the experience
Rehabilitation (Stuttg). 1987 May;26(2):75-6.
[Current status of after-care cures in oncologic patients].
[Article in German]
Schwidurski-Maib G, Jochheim KA.
Abstract
Some 40 accredited aftercare clinics are available for inpatient cancer aftercare, since 1981 also for immediately post-acute treatment courses.
These clinics are used for both, the frequent physical treatment aftermath from oncological diseases in the otological or gynaecological field, and for psychic stabilization when psychosocial problems arise.
Participation in autogeneous relaxation training, yoga, and/or psychotherapeutic services are found to entail improved disease coping.
Concrete patient care expectancies primarily center around movement therapy, lymphatic drainage (in breast carcinoma), speech therapy (in laryngectomees), pain control, but are also directed at psychosocial care in terms of achieving" inner calmness and relaxation".
Given the age distribution seen, increasing the quality of life takes priority over restoration of the working capacity.
PMID:
3039618
The source of the experience
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Concepts
Symbols
Science Items
Activities and commonsteps
Activities
Overloads
CancerLymph system disease
Suppressions
Controlled breathingExercising and keeping fit
Relaxation