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Table 2 Types of rehabilitation service rendered at Black Lion Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in April 2014 (n = 388) (multiple responses were possible)

From: Rehabilitation for cancer patients at Black Lion hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Types of rehabilitation service

Category

n(%)

Walking

Yes

6(6.0)

Upper extremity strength exercise

Yes

8(8.1)

Lower extremities strength exercise

Yes

1(1.0)

Balance training

Yes

1(1,0)

ADL training (toileting, grooming)

Yes

3(3.0)

Self-management (care for her/himself)

Yes

3(3.0)

Energy conservation(positioning, environment adjustment)

Yes

3(3.0)

Nutritional support (nutritional counseling)

Yes

50(49.5)

Psychological support

Yes

41(41.4)

Relaxation training (recreational, massage)

Yes

4(4,.0)

Body awareness /body image

Yes

1(1,0)

Stress management

Yes

2(2.0)

Flexibility exercise

Yes

1(1.0)

Education rehabilitation

Yes

38(38.4)

Treatment of side effect

Yes

16(16.2)

Symptom treatment

Yes

16(16.2)

Other

Yes

3(3.0)