Rehabilitation Nursing Program in Oncological Surgery of the Head and Neck: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Head and neck cancer (HNC) has a considerable mortality and morbidity rate. Surgery is one of the most effective treatments; however, it may compromise the independence of patients after its performance. Early start rehabilitation is essential for the recovery of these patients, preventing functional capacity limitations.

Objective

The objective of this study was to compare the independence between hospitalized patients who underwent rehabilitation nurse (RN) intervention versus general health care after HNC surgery.

Methods

Patients submitted to different types of HNC surgery were divided into two groups intervention by the RN versus general health care, the outcome was the independence categorized as dichotomic to assess the patient independence at discha

SUBMITTER: Moreira J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11320106 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature