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Smooth Return to Work Through Early Rehabilitation and Interdisciplinary Collaboration After Ostomy: A Case Report of a Japanese Patient.
Iijima, Shinno.
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  • Iijima S; Medical Technology Department, Rehabilitation Office, International University of Health and Welfare Hospital, Nasushiobara, JPN.
Cureus ; 16(7): e65052, 2024 Jul.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39165473
ABSTRACT
A male patient in his 40s was diagnosed with rectal cancer and underwent abdominoperineal resection (APR) with permanent end colostomy as surgical treatment. He wanted to return to work as soon as possible after discharge. A physical therapist (PT) was involved in the preoperative consultation, and both the PT and occupational therapist started bed rest and activities of daily living (ADL) practice the day after surgery. On the third postoperative day, lightweight trunk exercises were initiated with a gradual increase in load. Stoma management was supervised by a nurse and progress was monitored. The patient's progress in ADLs, postoperative complications, and return to work were evaluated two weeks after discharge. Consequently, the patient was able to continue rehabilitation without early complications related to postoperative stoma. He could lift 20 kg and return to carpentry two weeks after discharge. The stoma quality of life improved from 61 points at two weeks after surgery to 74 points at two weeks after discharge. Early rehabilitation for social reintegration after ostomy creation can be safely performed under PT supervision, and a comprehensive interprofessional collaboration can contribute to smooth social reintegration.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Cureus Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Cureus Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos