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- Title
Homecare-based Motor Rehabilitation in Musculoskeletal Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease.
- Authors
Tendas, A.; Boschetto, C.; Baraldi, L.; Caiazza, E.; Cupelli, L.; Lentini, R.; Trawinska, M.; Palombi, M.; Ales, M.; Morino, L.; Giovannini, M.; Scaramucci, L.; Cartoni, C.; Dentamaro, T.; Arcese, W.; Fabritiis, P. de; Niscola, P.; Mandelli, F.
- Abstract
Chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD) is a frequent complication of allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Extensive musculoskeletal and skin involvement may induce severe functional impairment, disability and quality of life deterioration. Physical rehabilitation is recommended as ancillary therapy in these forms, but experiences are sparse. A 39-year-old man affected by musculoskeletal and skin chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD) was treated with a homecare-based motor rehabilitation program during palliation for disease progression. Significant functional improvement was obtained. Motor rehabilitation should be strongly considered for patients with musculoskeletal cGVHD, both in the palliative and in the curative phase of disease.
- Subjects
HOME care services; LEUKEMIA treatment; MYELOID leukemia; DISEASE progression; PALLIATIVE treatment; CHRONIC diseases; GRAFT versus host disease; HEMATOPOIETIC stem cell transplantation; MOTOR ability; MUSCULOSKELETAL system diseases; HEALTH outcome assessment; TREATMENT effectiveness; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Indian Journal of Palliative Care, 2011, Vol 17, Issue 2, p159
- ISSN
0973-1075
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/0973-1075.84540