Research Topic: Humans

Physiotherapy in the primary care oncology team.

As the incidence of cancer rises, medical advancements have made it possible to have increased survival rates among cancer patients. However, many experience persistent treatment-related side effects that negatively affect their quality of life. At the first international Oncology Physiotherapy Conference in 2018, it was agreed that undergraduate physiotherapy training provides a strong foundation for oncology rehabilitation. However, management of …

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Embedding Rehabilitation as Core Cancer Care in Australia and New Zealand: A Health System Imperative.

Cancer remains a global health challenge, with rising survivorship rates highlighting the need for integrated interdisciplinary rehabilitation care. Survivors frequently experience persistent physical, functional, psychological, cognitive and behavioural challenges, including fatigue, deconditioning, neuropathy, pain and psychological distress, with up to two-thirds reporting significant unmet needs and reduced quality of life. Interdisciplinary rehabilitation, encompassing exercise, education, nutrition, task-specific functional retraining, psychosocial …

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Head and neck cancer rehabilitation: the CaRe feasibility study.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a multi-modal exercise and education rehabilitation programme for patients post head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment. METHODS: This single-arm prospective feasibility study included patients in the first 2 years following treatment for HNC. Participants completed a 10-week multi-modal exercise and education programme including twice weekly online …

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Acute cancer-related fatigue response following exercise during an outpatient cancer rehabilitation program.

INTRODUCTION: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) affects the majority of cancer survivors and can negatively impact activities of daily living. Exercise training reduces CRF, but little is known about the immediate or “acute” association of exercise on CRF. This study examined changes in CRF from before to immediately after and several hours following an exercise session, and explored the relationship of exercise …

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Effectiveness of Emerging Technologies in Physiotherapy for Women with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review.

: Breast cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed malignancy among women worldwide. As survival rates continue to improve, rehabilitation interventions focusing on functional recovery and quality of life have become increasingly important. Emerging technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and telerehabilitation have recently been integrated into physiotherapy programs. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of technology-assisted physiotherapy …

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Altered gait characteristics in women with breast cancer-related lymphedema: A case-control analysis using inertial sensor-based assessment.

BACKGROUND: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common complication resulting from cancer treatments in women with breast cancer. As functional status of the upper extremity play a key role in walking, BCRL may lead to alterations in gait. This study aimed to evaluate gait characteristics in women with breast cancer-related lymphedema and to compare these parameters with those of healthy …

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Complex decongestive therapy combined with needle electrode stimulation facilitates postoperative rehabilitation of lymphedema.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of complex decongestive therapy (CDT) combined with needle electrode stimulation (NES) in the management of lymphedema after lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) and to compare its therapeutic outcomes with conventional CDT alone. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 50 patients with secondary lymphedema who underwent LVA at the Department of Traumatic Orthopedics, Weifang People’s Hospital, …

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A qualitative study on the post-discharge self-management experiences and needs of patients with secondary lymphedema.

Guided by the Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework, this study aimed to explore the post-discharge self-management experiences of patients with secondary lymphedema following lymphovenous anastomosis surgery, providing evidence for developing targeted interventions. A descriptive phenomenological design was employed. Through purposive sampling, 16 participants who underwent lymphovenous anastomosis surgery were recruited in February 2025. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed using Colaizzi …

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Understanding Equity in Cancer Prehabilitation Services in Wales: A Medical Record Review.

BACKGROUND: Cancer prehabilitation prepares people for cancer treatment by promoting physical activity, eating well and emotional wellbeing. Evidence shows that prehabilitation before and during cancer treatment reduces treatment complications and improves outcomes, including survival. However, the availability of and patient engagement with prehabilitation is variable. People from lower socioeconomic and minority ethnic backgrounds are at greater risk of poor health …

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Development of a core screening, assessment and outcome set for cancer prehabilitation: an international Delphi consensus study protocol.

INTRODUCTION: A core screening, assessment and outcome set is needed in cancer prehabilitation to standardise what is measured in both research and services. Currently, there is significant variation in measures used, which limits comparability between studies and evidence synthesis. Standardising measures will improve the quality, comparability and impact of research by reducing heterogeneity between studies, minimising reporting bias, improving trial …

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