Professional paper
https://doi.org/10.20471/LO.2024.52.02-03.14
Physiatrist’s approach to neuropathic pain in oncological patients
Senija Brnić
; Department of Rheumatology, Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Hospital for Tumors, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia
Vedran Brnić
; Department of Rheumatology, Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Hospital for Tumors, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
Neuropathic pain is relatively common, often poorly treated, and associated with impaired quality of life. Neuropathic pain therapy is carried out with a multidisciplinary approach, and rehabilitation as an integral part of therapy must be included early because it can significantly affect the patient’s functioning and improve the quality of life. In oncology patients, there is limited experience in the application of physical therapy methods for the treatment of neuropathic pain. The most significant evidence exists for kinesitherapy methods, and the evidence for the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is inconsistent due to the low quality of evidence from the included studies.
Keywords
neuropathic pain; oncological patients; quality of life; rehabilitation; kinesitherapy
Hrčak ID:
328509
URI
Publication date:
6.3.2025.
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