Patient undergoing therapy in medical oncology rehabilitation

Internal oncological rehabilitation

Internal oncological rehabilitation includes effective forms of therapy following lengthy treatment or serious surgical procedures. The focus is on promoting your independence and maintaining your quality of life. 

What is internal oncological rehabilitation?
What are the goals of internal oncological rehabilitation?
When does internal oncological rehabilitation make sense?
What are the benefits of internal oncological rehabilitation?

What is internal oncological rehabilitation?

Internal oncological rehabilitation is a health and autonomy-orientated process. It comprises all coordinated measures of a medical, educational and social nature that enable the patient to overcome restrictions caused by illness or therapy. The aim is to restore optimal physiological, psychological and social functionality. And to such an extent that they can organise their lives under their own steam with the greatest possible autonomy and resume their place in society. Depending on the patient's needs, the following specialisms are consulted:

  • Malnutrition and malnutrition (including parenteral and enteral nutrition therapy)
  • Swallowing disorders due to disease treatment or as a complication of disease (especially tumours)
  • Therapy of lymphoedema
  • Wound treatment
  • Stoma treatment
  • Psycho-oncological care, coping with illness

What are the aims of internal oncological rehabilitation?

Targeted therapeutic applications and the promotion of physical activity will enable you to live an active and independent life for a long time. We not only accompany you in the clinic, but also plan further outpatient care with you.

  • Improvement of physical ailments
  • Targeted psychotherapeutic measures to stabilise your mood
  • Promotion of physical activity to enable you to return to your home environment
  • Sensitisation of those around you (especially relatives, caregivers) to the special needs of those affected and planning of further outpatient care.
  • Improvement of functional limitations
  • Improvement of activities in everyday life, at work
  • Improved participation in the social environment

When does internal oncological rehabilitation make sense?

The following diseases or conditions qualify for internal oncological rehabilitation:

  • Respiratory insufficiency without the need for invasive ventilation
  • Persistent infection situation
  • Mild to moderate psychopathy or addiction with controlled dependence
  • Patient who has to be isolated due to an infection
  • Symptomatic anaemia
  • arrhythmia
  • Continuation of parenteral drug therapy and/or fluid intake
  • drains in place
  • Continuation of chemotherapy
  • Persistent cognitive impairment
  • Swallowing disorders with risk of aspiration
  • Unstable diabetic metabolic situation
  • Restrictions in activities of daily living (ADL)

What are the benefits of internal oncological rehabilitation?

Patients who require internal oncological rehabilitation suffer from several diseases or several serious health problems at the same time. This requires multidisciplinary care during the rehabilitation stay. The primary task of oncological rehabilitation is to help people return to their private, social and professional lives. The quality of life should improve significantly through holistic rehabilitation measures. For people who are considered cured, this means a sustainable recovery, while for other patients it means dealing with chronic cancer as confidently and with as little discomfort as possible. Both specialities (internal medicine and oncology) address the following problems in particular:

  • Malnutrition and malnutrition (including artificial nutrition directly in the veins and oral nutritional support)
  • Swallowing disorders due to disease treatment or as a complication of disease (especially tumours)
  • Therapy of lymphoedema
  • Wound treatment
  • Stoma treatment (artificial bowel outlet)
  • Psycho-oncological care, coping with illness

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