Amy Bradley, Andrea Marshall, Louisa Stonehewer, Lynn Reaper, Kim Parker, Elaine Bevan-Smith, Chris Jordan, James Gillies, Paula Agostini, Ehab Bishay, Maninder Kalkat, Richard Steyn, Pala Rajesh, Janet Dunn, Babu Naidu
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to develop a multistranded pragmatic rehabilitation programme for operable lung cancer patients, that looks into feasibility, process indicators, outcome measures, local adaptability, compliance and potential cost benefit. METHODS: An outpatient-based complex intervention, rehabilitation for operated lung cancer (ROC) programme, was developed to optimize physical status, prepare for the inpatient journey and support through recovery after surgery...
October 2013: European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery