Applicability of Telerehabilitation and its Effects on Functional Capacity and Pulmonary Function of Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer
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https://doi.org/10.32635/2176-9745.RBC.2026v72n1.5400Keywords:
Telerehabilitation/methods, Walk Test/methods, Spirometry/ methods, Total Lung Capacity, Breast Neoplasms/surgeryAbstract
Introduction: Surgical treatment is one of the options for breast cancer treatment, and this invasive procedure can cause several complications, such as decreased thoracic mobility and scar adhesions, resulting in respiratory and functional dysfunction. Telerehabilitation can be a tool to aid the recovery of these patients and prevent complications and sequelae. Objective: To investigate the applicability and effects of a telerehabilitation program on the respiratory and functional capacity of patients undergoing surgical treatment for breast cancer. Method: A single-arm intervention study was conducted with 20 patients undergoing surgical treatment for breast cancer who participated in a two-week telerehabilitation program. Functional capacity was assessed using the 6-Minute Walk Test and Respiratory Lung Capacity by Spirometry. Participants were evaluated before and after surgery, and variables were compared using the Wilcoxon signed-rank and Student’s t-test. A significance level of p<0.05 was adopted. Results: There were no differences between participants’ functional and lung capacity variables before and after two weeks of telerehabilitation. Conclusion: Telerehabilitation administered to patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer is safe in its applicability. Furthermore, functional and lung capacity levels remained within predicted values.
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