1. Functional and Disability Outcomes in NSCLC Patients Post-Lobectomy Undergoing Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Biopsychosocial Approach.
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Zawadzka-Fabijan, Agnieszka, Fabijan, Artur, Łochowski, Mariusz, Pryt, Łukasz, Polis, Bartosz, Zakrzewski, Krzysztof, Kujawa, Jolanta Ewa, and Kozak, Józef
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HEALTH self-care , *CHEST pain , *FUNCTIONAL assessment , *THORACIC surgery , *LUNG diseases , *MEDICAL rehabilitation , *EXERCISE tolerance , *PHYSICAL fitness , *LUNG tumors , *LUNG cancer , *CLINICS , *DELPHI method , *NOSOLOGY , *RESPIRATORY muscles , *EMPLOYMENT , *PHYSICAL mobility , *DISEASE risk factors - Abstract
Simple Summary: Lung cancer is the foremost cause of cancer incidence and mortality on a global scale, and effective treatment often involves surgical removal of lung tissue. This study aimed to create a comprehensive version of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) tailored for patients with lung cancer after thoracic surgery undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation. By assessing patients' functional profiles and levels of disability using this comprehensive ICF Core Set and the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0), the research sought to better understand the impact of lung cancer and its treatment on daily life. The findings suggest that the tailored ICF tool effectively captures the functional status of these patients, highlighting its potential utility in improving clinical practice and patient rehabilitation. This research may significantly impact the medical community by providing a comprehensive framework for evaluating and managing the functional health of lung cancer patients post-surgery. Worldwide, lung cancer remains the predominant cause of cancer cases and deaths and poses significant health challenges, with surgical resection being a key treatment. Post-surgery, patients often experience functional impairments. This study aimed to develop a comprehensive ICF version for assessing the functional profile and disability in lung cancer patients post-thoracic surgery undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation using the ICF and WHODAS 2.0 tool. We analyzed the correlation between the ICF Core Set and WHODAS 2.0 data to understand the impact on daily functioning. This study included 50 patients (23 F, 27 M) from the Clinic of Thoracic Surgery and Respiratory Rehabilitation in Lodz. Essential ICF codes were determined using the Delphi method, and assessments were conducted on the third day post-operation. Statistical analyses included various tests with α = 0.05. The results showed no impairments in voice functions (b310), respiration rates (b4400), and diaphragm functions (b4451), but there were significant issues with chest pain (b28011), respiratory muscle functions (b445), exercise tolerance (b455), and muscle endurance (b740). In Activities and Participation and Environmental Factors, most codes were not problematic, except for employment (d845, d850) and atmospheric pressure (e2252). Significant correlations were found between mobility limitations (d410, d460) and self-care (d510, d540) with the WHODAS 2.0 results. The comprehensive ICF Core Set effectively described the functional profile of post-surgery patients, confirming its utility and highlighting the impact of disability on daily functioning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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