Cognitive Rehabilitation Integrated with Motor Rehabilitation in Oncological People

Barbara Rocca; Ignazio Sanna; Marco Monticone

doi:10.13125/CH/5875

Barbara Rocca Istituto Internazionale di Medicine Comportamentali, Dip. Psicologia Clinica - Siviglia (Spagna)
Ignazio Sanna Direzione qualità, servizi bibliotecari e attività museali, Università degli Studi di Cagliari
Marco Monticone Dip. Scienze Mediche e Sanità Pubblica, Università degli Studi di Cagliari

Keywords: anticancer therapies, cognitive rehabilitation, motor rehabilitation

Abstract

Usual anticancer therapies may result in cancer-related cognitive impairment, or worsen it if the patient is already affected. Cognitive rehabilitation is the most effective way of dealing with cognitive impairment, especially together with motor rehabilitation. A patient-centred care approach will give even better results. Neuropsychological rehabilitation starts after an evaluation of the patient’s cognitive, psychological and behavioural function levels by a psychologist. In this context, mindfulness, yoga and meditation can be helpful supporting activities. The process is completed by motor rehabilitation, according to the biopsychosocial pattern, which is based on the interaction of biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors. For instance, the execution of motor exercise creates new sinaptic connections, strengthening brain functions.

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