Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for follow-up of women treated for breast cancer

Abstract

Background: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women worldwide. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation aims to improve outcomes for women but the evidence base for its effectiveness is yet to be established. Objectives: To assess the effects of organised multidisciplinary rehabilitation during follow-up in women treated for breast cancer. Search methods: We searched the Cochrane Breast Cancer Group Specialised Register, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library), MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, AMED, PEDro and LILACS in December 2011. Selection criteria: Randomised and controlled clinical trials (RCTs, CCTs, respectively) that compared multidisciplinary re..