Fisioterapia en el cáncer infantil from edX

El tratamiento del cáncer infantil ha mejorado espectacularmente en los últimos 25 años, con tasas generales de curación que han aumentado del 20 al 30% a finales de los años 1970 a más del 75% en la actualidad. Sin embargo, no podemos caer en la complacencia pensando que ya se ha hecho lo más importante. El cáncer es una de las principales causas de mortalidad en la edad pediátrica, y existe un gran margen de mejora que la sociedad debe abordar.

La evolución de los distintos tipos de tratamiento a lo largo del tiempo revela diferencias muy notables entre el pasado y el presente y, sobre todo, permite mirar a un futuro en el que nuevas formas de abordaje diagnóstico y terapéutico consigan aumentar la supervivencia, y puedan ofrecer tratamientos curativos. tratamientos para aquellas enfermedades que ahora no lo tienen; Por ello, hay que tener en cuenta que entre estos enfoques se encuentra la fisioterapia como tratamiento para mejorar y/o mantener la calidad de vida de estos niños vulnerables.

Este curso busca demostrar la importancia de la fisioterapia en la población oncológica, especialmente en la población pediátrica, etapa en la que se encuentran en su proceso natural de desarrollo. Así mismo brindar una calidad de vida acorde al estado de salud.

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Learning objectives

Comprender la biología y el desarrollo del cáncer, con énfasis en los síntomas de los tumores cerebrales y otros tipos de cáncer.
Identificar los elementos y aspectos clave para el tratamiento del cáncer a partir de parámetros clínicos y de intervención fisioterapéutica.

Reconocer la importancia de la actividad física en pacientes con cáncer.

Comprender la biología y el desarrollo del cáncer, con énfasis en los síntomas de los tumores cerebrales y otros tipos de cáncer.
Identificar los elementos y aspectos clave para el tratamiento del cáncer a partir de parámetros clínicos y de intervención fisioterapéutica.
Reconocer la importancia de la actividad física en pacientes con cáncer.

Syllabus

Tema 1. Introducción al cáncer

Biología y desarrollo del cáncer.

Tumores cerebrales

Otros tipos de cáncer

Tema 2. Papel del fisioterapeuta

Tratamiento médico

Dolor de cáncer

Fatiga

Parámetros clínicos

Evaluación-Intervención FT

Solicitud

Tema 3. El ejercicio y su importancia.

El ejercicio y su papel en el tratamiento del cáncer.

Beneficios del ejercicio

Cuidados paliativos

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

La fisioterapia se trata en profundidad en el contexto del tratamiento del cáncer, que es un tema de gran necesidad

Se centra en el tratamiento fisioterapéutico de los niños con cáncer, un grupo vulnerable que merece especial atención

Examina el papel de la actividad física en el tratamiento del cáncer, un área de creciente interés

Desarrolla habilidades y conocimientos relevantes para mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes con cáncer infantil

Abarca una amplia gama de temas, desde la biología del cáncer hasta el tratamiento fisioterapéutico, proporcionando una comprensión integral

Los instructores tienen experiencia en el campo de la fisioterapia oncológica

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