Evidence-based guidelines for physiotherapy management of patients with multiple myeloma: study protocol.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Patients with multiple myeloma (MM) are often treated with chemotherapy, radiation, and, if indicated, autologous stem cell transplant. In addition to side effects of the treatment, patients with MM often have bone pain, pathological fractures, spinal cord compressions, fatigue, and muscle weakness, which negatively impact functional performance and quality of life. Currently, there are no related guidelines for safe and effective physiotherapy (PT) management. Accordingly, the aim of the present study is to develop guidelines for effective physiotherapy management of patients with MM by systematically reviewing and evaluating the available evidence followed by a consensus process to specifically describe the research questions as detailed below. METHODS/DESIGN:Physiotherapy man

SUBMITTER: Jeevanantham D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6094887 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature