Monday, 10 November 2014

How To Choose A Cancer Rehabilitation Program

By Dominique Martin


In cases where a patient needs treatment that is non surgical or medical, therapies should be an added procedure in the overall healing of cancer patients. But there are various institutions that would be offering this and you need to balance out all the necessary details. This includes their complete facilities and services, thorough care for the patients, and adequate staffing.

There are a few things that should be considered and questions that needed to be answered. Choosing the right cancer rehabilitation program Lakewood OH would entail some necessities in their facilities and their staffing. It would also depend on the specialty of the hospital if it fits with the type of illness of the patient.

There are more considerations regarding the experience of the staff, the trainings and units with their specialty, the accreditation, complete staffing as well as having it round the clock, nurses that are specialized with rehabilitation, recovery plans which are personal, and an encouragement for the family to participate in the recovery procedure as well. Also, the option for being an outpatient should be available for them, too, if needed.

There needs to be adequate factors that are considered when having them engage in the program for rehab. Experience is one key factor for this and this can be easily known through the feedback of other patients and how many of them have chosen a certain hospital. With popularity, it would also contribute to their professionalism and quality.

Physiatrists are specialized staff for the rehabilitation of the patients. These are doctors that are specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation that treats problems due to injuries either on the shoulders or spine. Treatments like carpal tunnel syndrome and sprains are their focus. As for rehabilitation, it mainly considers on spinal cord injuries, stroke, cancer, brain injuries, and amputations or also multiple sclerosis.

Nurses with special training can be focused on rehabilitation as well. They gain skills in order to collaborate with the whole rehab team to solve and manage various medical issues. They are mostly experts in pain, nutrition, bowel, bladder, skin integrity, self care, breathing, coordination of medical regiments and also related issues. They work with families in order to set goals, provide education, and establish plans for optimal recovery.

OT or Occupational Therapists are specialists that provide assistance for patients who need to learn or relearn basic human functionalities in order for them to attain independence. They are focused in providing learning on basic necessities like dressing, bathing, house cleaning, preparing meals, engaging in crafts or art, and also gardening. They suggest the use of equipment for any lost function.

Physical Therapists or PTs are specialists that are focused on the rehabilitation of disabilities of motor and sensory functionalities. They help them increase strength, endurance, coordination, maintain muscles for their limbs that are paralyzed and decrease its spasticity, protect their skin from sores, and train them to control movement of bowel and also bladder functions. They would also know how to utilize assistive equipment to aid them in their daily activities.

Making sure that the patient will have adequate support, facilities, and staffing, is the first step in their recovery. The emotional support from family and friends would also play a crucial role as this would determine the positivity and attitude of the patient towards the whole therapy. It makes the process easier for everyone as long as everything is complete and certain factors are already anticipated.




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