International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Line M. Oldervoll
Universitetssenteret Dragvoll,
Bygg 11, niva 57491 Trondheim
Norway
Research Article
Inpatient versus Outpatient Rehabilitation after Breast and Gynecological Cancers – A Comparative Study
Author(s): Line M. Oldervoll, Lene Thorsen, Stein Kaasa, Sophie D. Fossa, Alv A. Dahl, Milada C. Smastuen, Roy Nystad, Anne Hokstad, Sigbjørn Smeland and Jon Havard LogeLine M. Oldervoll, Lene Thorsen, Stein Kaasa, Sophie D. Fossa, Alv A. Dahl, Milada C. Smastuen, Roy Nystad, Anne Hokstad, Sigbjørn Smeland and Jon Havard Loge
The aim of the present study was to compare change in work status, fatigue and health related quality of life (HRQoL) from admission to 6 months after discharge among patients with breast and gynecological cancer who participated in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (IRP) or an Outpatient Rehabilitation Program (ORP) respectively. Women aged 18-67 years, being on sick-leave or self-reported being in need of sick-leave were included. The IRP consisted of a three weeks stay and one week booster stay at a rehabilitation center. The ORP consisted of seven weekly sessions at an academic cancer hospital. Both programs included physical exercise, patient education and group discussions. Patient-reported work status was the primary endpoint and was assessed at admission (T0) and six months after discharge (T2). Secondary endpoints were physical fatigue and HRQoL. Cochran-Ar.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000187