THE ROLE OF ONCOLOGY PHYSIOTHERAPY IN PALLIATIVE CARE IN CHILDREN WITH OSTEOSARCOMA

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.15922422150510

• Palavras-chave: Physiotherapy. Osteosarcoma. Palliative care. Child and Treatment.

• Keywords: Physiotherapy. Osteosarcoma. Palliative care. Child and Treatment.

• Abstract:

  Introduction: Osteosarcoma is a primary malignant tumor of the bone, mainly affecting long bones in metaphyseal regions, and it is considered the neoplasm that most affects children in the first decade, considering that this pathology is the second cause of infant mortality in the world. Goals: To report the role of oncological physical therapy in palliative care of children with osteosarcoma. Methodology: The method used was a non-experimental qualitative literature review approach, where the databases were the websites: Scielo, Pubmed, INCA, scientific journals and books published in the years 2004 to 2020. The research was carried out in the period of May 2020 to July 2021. Results: When considering the articles, a table was prepared containing their analyzes in chronological order. Discussion: Palliative care performed by the physical therapist proved to be positive in the recovery and preservation of the integrity of cancer patients. Conclusion: The physiotherapist's work as an integral part of a multiprofessional team needs to know the right moment to intervene, guide, and choose the best therapy for each case.

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