Effects of a Functional Re-education and Environmental Adaptation Programme in Cancer Patients With Associated Respiratory Pathology

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA · Sep 11, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new program designed to help cancer patients who also have breathing difficulties. The goal is to improve their quality of life and physical abilities after they leave the hospital by using a team of healthcare professionals, including occupational therapists, nurses, physiotherapists, and doctors. They will provide support and training to help patients adapt their environments and regain their strength and function.

To participate in this trial, patients need to have a new or returning cancer diagnosis and be admitted to the Oncology Department at the University Hospital of Salamanca. They should also have some level of dependency, which will be assessed using a specific scoring system. However, patients with significant memory or cognitive issues, or low hemoglobin levels (a measure of certain blood components), will not be eligible. Those who join the study can expect personalized support and a program tailored to help them manage their respiratory issues and enhance their daily living skills. This trial aims to provide important insights into how we can better support cancer patients with breathing challenges after their hospital stay.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • To have, among the reasons for admission, an anatomopathological diagnosis of newly diagnosed or relapsed oncological disease.
• • To be admitted to the Oncology Department of the University Hospital of Salamanca.
• • Moderate to severe dependency: Barthel Index score between 20 and 55 points.
• • Sign an informed consent form authorising their voluntary participation in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Cognitive impairment as assessed by the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) of less than 24 points.
• • Haemoglobin level of less than 10g/dl.