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[Effects of a Four-Week Rehabilitation Program on Motor Performance, Quality of Life and Fatigue in Childhood Cancer Patients and Healthy Siblings].

Authors :
Däggelmann J
Krauth KA
Mailand P
Nopper S
Renniger M
Bündgen L
Rustler V
Bloch W
Baumann FT
Source :
Die Rehabilitation [Rehabilitation (Stuttg)] 2017 Apr; Vol. 56 (2), pp. 119-126. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Apr 10.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Aim In Germany all childhood cancer patients and their families are offered the opportunity to participate in a four-week, family-oriented, inpatient rehabilitation program in order to facilitate (re-)integration into everyday life. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of this rehabilitation program on motor performance, quality of life (QoL) and fatigue. Methods Motor performance, QoL and fatigue were assessed in 22 childhood cancer patients and 20 healthy siblings at the beginning (t1) and the end (t2) of the four-week rehabilitation program, as well as 6 months later (t3). Results At t1 significant differences between groups were found in motor performance and physical well-being. Improvements in motor performance, QoL and fatigue were found in both groups. Conclusion Different preconditions must be considered. Childhood cancer patients as well as healthy siblings benefit from a family-oriented rehabilitation program.<br /> (© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.)

Details

Language :
German
ISSN :
1439-1309
Volume :
56
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Die Rehabilitation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28395375
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-103064