Squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus is the eighth most common cancer found in the world and is also one of the leading causes of death. In this condition, the squamous cells on the inner lining of the oesophagus divide uncontrollably, resulting in the narrowing of the lumen, leading to difficulties in swallowing and painful swallowing. A 35-year-old female patient diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus operated in who underwent a feeding jejunostomy, was admitted to the ward for chemoradiation therapy. The patient had complaints of fatigue and was also suffering from depression and anxiety. A personalised physiotherapy protocol was formed, which included general mobility, strengthening exercises, aerobic exercises, yoga, relaxation and recreational activities. The fatigue was assessed using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy- Fatigue (FACIT-F) subscale and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used to assess hospital-based depression and anxiety. This case study concluded that this personalised protocol was found to have positive effects on fatigue, depression and anxiety.
Author(s) Details
Tushara Naira
College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University,
Vadodara, Gujarat 391760, India.
G. P. Kumarb
College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University,
Vadodara, Gujarat 391760, India.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/aodhr/v4/5769
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