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It is reported that the thesis section is available, to publish abstracts of postgraduate theses in the disciplinary field. Who submits your thesis, must present the title, abstract, key words (include Occupational Therapy), and a summary of 2 to 3 pages of your thesis. And `present it in Spanish, English and / or Portuguese.

Occupational therapy and post surgery rehabilitation in cancer breast patients: manage of physical and emotional symptoms

Authors

  • Erna Navarrete Salas Académico, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile

Abstract

Occupational Therapy intervention minimizes disability in patients with breath cancer and surgical treatment, facilitates recovery and functional independence. The large range of dysfunction by patients with breast cancer, includes physical, psychological, emotional and social difficulties. The Occupational therapist integrates a multiprofessional rehabilitation team, with a client-centered clinic approach, problem-solving for dysfunction management, and enables patients to adapt themselves to disabilities.

Keywords:

Occupational therapy, breast cancer, rehabilitation, evaluation, activity group.

Author Biography

Erna Navarrete Salas, Académico, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile

Terapeuta Ocupacional. Licenciada en Ciencia de la Ocupacion. Académico, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile.