Comparative results of postmastectomy rehabilitation in a specialized and a community hospital

This article describes results of postmastectomy rehabilitation program as operating at Mt. Sinai Hospital of Cleveland, a general community facility. Common physical and emotional problems following mastectomy are documented, as well as barriers to effective rehabilitation--particularly the fact th...

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Published in:	Cancer Vol. 48; no. 5; p. 1251
Main Authors:	Sachs, S H, Davis, J M, Reynolds, S A, Spagnola, M, Hall, P, Bloch, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-09-1981
Subjects:	Activities of Daily Living Breast Neoplasms - surgery Female Hospitals, Community Hospitals, Special Humans Mastectomy - psychology Mastectomy - rehabilitation Stress, Physiological
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Summary:	This article describes results of postmastectomy rehabilitation program as operating at Mt. Sinai Hospital of Cleveland, a general community facility. Common physical and emotional problems following mastectomy are documented, as well as barriers to effective rehabilitation--particularly the fact that such programs are usually associated with specialized oncology settings and not seen as feasible in the community hospital. An analysis of outcomes of a program operated at both Mt. Sinai and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center demonstrates that comparable and positive patient outcomes can be achieved in terms of range of motion, resumption of prior activities, and emotional stress. Recommendations are made regarding ways to overcome common problems in implementing such programs in an inexpensive and effective manner.
ISSN:	0008-543X
DOI:	10.1002/1097-0142(19810901)48:5<1251::AID-CNCR2820480533>3.0.CO;2-M