Annotated Bibliography of: "Rehabilitation of cancer pain in lung cancer: role of manual therapy"
Source: Bellomo, Rosa Grazia, Giovanni Barassi, Antonella Di Lulio, and Raoul Saggini. "Rehabilitation of Cancer Pain in Lung Cancer: Role of Manual Therapy." Archives of Physiotherapy & Global Researches 19.4 (2015): 27-38. Galileo. Web. <http://www.galileo.usg.edu/>.
Summary: The article provides a medical study description of the effects of manual and physical therapy on rehabilitation of patients with lung cancer. It describes how patients with lung cancer generally spend prolonged periods of time in a hospital setting receiving numerous treatments; this leads to the weakening of the body. The article specifically describes the effectiveness of pain reduction after surgeries many lung cancer patients require (thoracic surgery). The results of the experimental study show that there was pain reduction and improvement in upper limb disabilities by a considerable margin.
Potential Quotes: “Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world and pain is its most common symptom” (lines 1-2) “Reduction of the perception of pain by 8.6% (±6.56) and disability in the experimental group decreased by 13.9% (±6.56) compared the control group, showed the effective in reducing post-surgical pain and disability in patients with lung cancer” (lines 12-14) “The aim of study conducted at the Center for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University … is to evaluate the impact of neuromuscular manual therapy in reducing pain and disability of upper limb and postural disease after thoracic surgery” (lines 4, 6-7)
Assessment: The article was published from the medical journal Archives of Physiotherapy & Global Researches and the study conducted at the Center for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The article was also found on Galileo, a prestigious site recommended by my teacher.
Reflection: This article aligns itself with my potential research in that I would like my topic to be about the effect of physical and manual therapy on cancer patients. The article provides a medical study description of the effects of manual and physical therapy on rehabilitation of patients with lung cancer. It describes how patients with lung cancer generally spend prolonged periods of time in a hospital setting receiving numerous treatments; this leads to the weakening of the body. The article specifically describes the effectiveness of pain reduction after surgeries many lung cancer patients require (thoracic surgery). The results of the experimental study show that there was pain reduction and improvement in upper limb disabilities by a considerable margin. The article adds credibility to my project by providing a professional experiment that was conducted by scientists giving the answer that, yes; physical therapy is effective in reducing pain and treating cancer patients. I can utilize this article when providing scientific research to back up my findings.
Annotated Bibliography of: The Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Care Team and the Role of Physical Therapy in Survivor Exercise
Source: McNeely, Margaret L, et al. “The Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Care Team and the Role of Physical Therapy in Survivor Exercise.” Galileo, 2 Dec. 2016, www.galileo.usg.edu/high-school/forsyth-k12/search/.
Summary: This is the citation to this article from Galileo. The article describes the medical importance of exercise and physical therapy in those undergoing cancer treatments and for cancer survivors. Research shows that timely and appropriate cancer rehabilitation can optimize recovery and allow the best future for the patient. There are huge benefits found for group rehabilitation through exercise and physical therapy. It allows the patient to interact with other going through the same thing as they are. However one on one physical therapy provides the most effective results due to the direct care. Physical therapy is able to, " play an important role in helping individuals overcome pain and disability related to functioning of the musculature, neurological, and cardio respiratory systems” (McNeely, Margaret L, 2016), significantly reducing pain, increasing strength, promoting motion, and improving the overall health of a patient. This plays a vital role in rehabilitation. Exercise in general has important effects on the body, making it healthier and stronger. In cancer patients undergoing difficult treatments, the specialized physical therapy provides direct improvements and an increased quality of life.
Potential Quotes: There are several potential quotes that hold much information and evidence regrading the effectiveness of physical therapy techniques for cancer patients. These include: “Physical therapy has been traditionally pre-scribed in the acute care setting following surgery for breast and other cancers; however, it is emerging as an important component of cancer care, and accumulating clinical evidence supports its efficacy before, during, and after cancer treatment” (McNeely, Margaret L, et al, 2016) “Exercise specialists use scientifically based exercise principles to enhance the overall strength, endurance, and fitness of survivors who may be deconditioned as a result of their cancer or cancer treatment” (McNeely, Margaret L, et al, 2016)
Assessment: “Physical therapists and exercise specialists use exercise and physical movement to improve the condition of survivors suffering from the effects of cancer and cancer treatment. Physical therapists focus on addressing impairments and restoring movement to restricted parts of the body” (McNeely, Margaret L, et al, 2016) The article was published as part of the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, and the section provides direct care instructions used by nurses today. It was published in the year 2016 making it recent and relevant, not too far removed from recent research. The article was also found on Galileo, a prestigious site recommended by my teacher, containing a URL of .edu. This demonstrates reliability without bias.
Reflection: This article directly relates to my topic and I will use this information to convey the beneficial use of physical and manual therapy on cancer patients. This article demonstrates the vast effects physical therapy can have on the rehabilitation of cancer patients. I will use the facts in my pamphlet in order to inform readers of the benefits physical therapy can provide. I will also input the information in my capstone project in order to demonstrate the strong link between specialized exercise and improvements in rehabilitation.
Annotated Bibliography of: “The Role of Physical Therapy in Cancer”
Source: World Confederation for Physical Therapy. “The Role of Physical Therapy in Cancer.” Http://Www.wcpt.org,www.wcpt.org/sites/wcpt.org/files/files/WPTDay11_Cancer_Fact_sheet_C6.pdf.
Summary: This piece written by the World Confederation for Physical Therapy describes multiple studies showing statistical evidence for the effects of physical therapy on those with cancer. It begins by defining both cancer and physical therapy saying that these experts in exercise are able to directly improve conditions of cancer. It also mentions that a substantial percentage of cancer cases can be prevented through a healthy weight and physical activity. Several studies are then summarized, providing the link to the full details, demonstrating how exercise throughout the day can cause significant reduction in cancer deaths and a large increase in survival rates. Furthermore, physical therapy is shown to not only be completely safe during and after treatments, but can even improve the effectiveness of these cancer treatments. It can have a major impact on reducing cancer deaths and reducing the probability of the reoccurrence of the disease especially if exercise is maintained.
Potential Quotes: “More than 30% of cancer can be prevented by modifying or avoiding key risk factors, including: being overweight or obese and physical inactivity.” “Large population studies have identified a strong association between lower levels of physical activity and higher cancer mortality.” “Walking or cycling an average of 30 minutes per day has been associated with a 34% lower rate of cancer death and a 33% improved cancer survival.” “World Health Organization recommendations say that undertaking 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity a week can reduce the risk of breast and colon cancers.” “A systematic review of controlled trials of physical activity interventions in cancer survivors, during and after treatment, showed that physical activity had a significant effect.” “A recent meta-analysis reported that, post-diagnosis, physical activity reduced breast cancer deaths by 34%, all causes mortality by 41% and disease recurrence by 24%.” “The Nurses’ Health Study reported 50% fewer cancer recurrences in women who exercised more than three hours per week. Among people who have had colo-rectal cancer, a study found a 50% lower rate of recurrence and related death in those who exercised more than six hours per week.”
Assessment: This source is a valid source containing the URL of .org. It was written and endorsed by the renowned organizations of HRB Research Fellow, Department of Physiotherapy, Trinity Centre for Health Science, and St James’s Hospital. It was published for the World Confederation of Physical Therapy and the studies described in the text were from different individuals, making it more reliable and unbiased. Each of these studies linked to the place where the information was found and further details are described. In addition to this, there was a fact that was not completely in favor of physical therapy demonstrating the unbiased information found within this piece. The source is also current, being published in 2011 it is only a few years old and the data is therefore still relevant.
Reflection: I will utilize this information in the research portion of my capstone project. Thus far I have a vast amount of factual information, but little study and statistical data to back it up. I will use these studies as demonstrations of the points I make in my paper. This will bring validation and further support for what I have previously discovered. I can also use the small portion bringing evidence against physical therapy in cancer in order to bring both sides into my research and discuss the opposing view. I can also put some of these credible statistics into my pamphlet, therefore introducing viable information and data to these friends and family members who will read it. This will elevate the professionalism of both my research and my pamphlet.