A Multimodal Patient-Centered Teleprehabilitation Approach for Patients Undergoing Surgery for Breast Cancer: A Clinical Perspective

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women worldwide, and advances in early detection and treatment have significantly increased survival rates. However, people living beyond breast cancer often suffer from late sequelae, negatively impacting their quality of life. Prehabilitation, focu...

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Published in:Journal of clinical medicine 2024-12, Vol.13 (23), p.7393
Main Authors: Mostaqim, Kenza, Lahousse, Astrid, Ubaghs, Simone, Timmermans, Annick, Deliens, Tom, Vanhoeij, Marian, Fontaine, Christel, de Jonge, Eric, Van Hoecke, Jan, Polastro, Laura, Lamotte, Michel, Cuesta-Vargas, Antonio Ignacio, Huysmans, Eva, Nijs, Jo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Behavior
Breast cancer
Cancer patients
Cancer therapies
Care and treatment
Clinical medicine
Diagnosis
Evaluation
Evidence-based medicine
Exercise
Intervention
Lifestyles
Medical prognosis
Mortality
Motivation
Oncology
Patient compliance
Patient education
Patients
Physical fitness
Preoperative care
Qualitative research
Quality of life
Rehabilitation
Stress
Stress management
Surgery
Technology application
Telemedicine
Well being
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Summary:Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women worldwide, and advances in early detection and treatment have significantly increased survival rates. However, people living beyond breast cancer often suffer from late sequelae, negatively impacting their quality of life. Prehabilitation, focusing on the period prior to surgery, is a unique opportunity to enhance oncology care by preparing patients for the upcoming oncological treatment and rehabilitation. This article provides a clinical perspective on a patient-centered teleprehabilitation program tailored to individuals undergoing primary breast cancer surgery. The proposed multimodal program includes three key components: patient education, stress management, and physical activity promotion. Additionally, motivational interviewing is used to tailor counseling to individual needs. The proposed approach aims to bridge the gap between diagnosis and oncological treatment and provides a holistic preparation for surgery and postoperative rehabilitation in breast cancer patients. The aim of this preparation pertains to improving mental and physical resilience. By integrating current evidence and patient-centered practices, this article highlights the potential for teleprehabilitation to transform clinical care for breast cancer patients, addressing both logistical challenges and holistic well-being.
ISSN:2077-0383
2077-0383
DOI:10.3390/jcm13237393