Impact of cancer and its treatment protocol on the physical, social and cognitive status of the patient

Authors

  •   Gargi Ayachit B.P.Th, Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation’s College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar
  •   Archana Nagargoje Assistant Professor, Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation’s College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar
  •   Abhijit Diwate Professor and HOD in Dept. of PT in Cardiovascular & Respiratory Sciences, Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation’s College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar

Keywords:

Cancer, Cancer Related Fatigue (CRF), Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT), Physical, Cognitive, Social.

Abstract

Background: To study the effect of cancer and its treatment protocol on the physical, social and cognitive status of the patient Methods: It was an observational study of 5 months duration. A total of 50 participants were recruited for the study with purposive sampling method diagnosed with cancer and undergoing cancer treatment. The outcome measure was Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT). Result: Mean was calculated for each value of the scales. The total mean value of MFIS was 69.64, from which mean score of Physical Domain (34.12), Cognitive (31.2), Psychosocial (4.32). The mean of the total distance covered by the patients in 6 MWT was 494, which was comparatively less than the normative value. Also, the mean score for VAS was 7.58. It indicated that pain complaints of severe pain. In the above study undertaken, it is found that cancer and its treatment affect the patient's physical, social, and cognitive status. Conclusion: This study concluded that cancer and its treatment protocol have a crucial impact on the patient's physical, social and cognitive level. This study also concluded that cancer rehabilitation is necessary for the patient's

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2026-09-25

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Ayachit, G., Nagargoje, A., & Diwate, A. (2026). Impact of cancer and its treatment protocol on the physical, social and cognitive status of the patient. VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy, 3(1), 17–22. Retrieved from https://www.vimsptcr.in/index.php/VIMSJPT/article/view/106

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Volume 3, Issue 1, 2021

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