Efficiency of complex rehabilitation in patients with lung cancer

Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive rehabilitation program including physiotherapy, magnetic therapy and psychological support to improve quality of life and reduce symptoms in patients with lung cancer. Material and methods. The study was conducted for 6 months and included 26 patients with stage I–III lung cancer, who were randomly assigned to the study (n = 14) and control (n = 12) groups. Patients in the study group underwent complex rehabilitation, including: psychological support to reduce anxiety and depression, physiotherapy to increase the distance in the 6‑minute walk test (6MWT) and improve the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), as well as magnetic therapy to reduce the level of inflammation. The effectiveness was assessed using the HADS scale, spirometry, a standard 6MWT test, and laboratory tests. Results. Patients in the study group demonstrated a 34.8 % decrease in anxiety and depression (p < 0.05), an increase in the 6MWT distance by 15.1 %, and an increase in forced expiratory volume (FEV1) by 14.9 % (p < 0.05). The C-reactive protein level decreased by 28.4 % (p < 0.05). In the control group, changes in all studied parameters were statistically insignificant. Conclusion. A comprehensive rehabilitation program including psychological support, physiotherapy, and magnetic therapy had a significant positive effect on the physical and psychoemotional state of patients with lung cancer. The data confirm the effectiveness of an integrated approach to improving the quality of life and recovery of patients during treatment.