Chapter title |
Physical Therapy Challenges in Head and Neck Cancer
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Chapter number | 12 |
Book title |
Multidisciplinary Care of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient
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Published in |
Cancer treatment and research, January 2018
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DOI | 10.1007/978-3-319-65421-8_12 |
Pubmed ID | |
Book ISBNs |
978-3-31-965420-1, 978-3-31-965421-8
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Authors |
Dwight Baldoman, Ron Vandenbrink, Baldoman, Dwight, Vandenbrink, Ron |
Abstract |
Treatment sequelae such as trismus, shoulder dysfunction syndrome resulting from spinal accessory nerve palsy, and radiotherapy-induced neck fibrosis are often overlooked when in the management of head and neck cancer patients. This chapter examines these underappreciated issues and their corresponding physical therapy intervention based on current evidence. Head and neck cancer survivors must contend with these disabilities for years after treatment has been concluded. A few quit their jobs which puts a tremendous burden on them and their families with a diminished quality of life. The physical rehabilitative needs of head and neck cancer patients and useful interventions to help meet them are addressed. |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Unknown | 75 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Bachelor | 8 | 11% |
Student > Master | 7 | 9% |
Researcher | 7 | 9% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 6 | 8% |
Other | 5 | 7% |
Other | 11 | 15% |
Unknown | 31 | 41% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 23 | 31% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 13 | 17% |
Neuroscience | 2 | 3% |
Sports and Recreations | 1 | 1% |
Unspecified | 1 | 1% |
Other | 2 | 3% |
Unknown | 33 | 44% |