The effect of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation intervention comparing HRQoL, symptom burden and physical function among patients with primary glioma: an RCT study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Gliomas are among the biggest challenges in neurological and oncology rehabilitation and optimising treatment is of major clinical importance in this population. Although inpatient rehabilitation among glioma patients' results in improved functional measures, rehabilitation efforts are still not emphasised in this patient group and the literature lacks studies investigating the impact of outpatient rehabilitation.

Method

This protocol describes a randomised 6-week parallel group rehabilitation study investigating an outpatient interdisciplinary rehabilitation programme. The intervention consists of 6 weeks intensive physiotherapy as groups exercise in conjunction with 0-6 weeks of individual occupational therapy if a need is present. The aim of this study is to

SUBMITTER: Hansen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4187655 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature