Raj VS, Pugh TM, Yaguda SI, Mitchell CH, Mullan SS, Garces NS. The Who, What, Why, When, Where, and How of Team-Based Interdisciplinary Cancer Rehabilitation.
Semin Oncol Nurs 2020;
36:150974. [PMID:
31955923 DOI:
10.1016/j.soncn.2019.150974]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To review the key components necessary for successful application of rehabilitation principles to oncology survivors.
DATA SOURCES
Validated databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, and Scopus.
CONCLUSION
Rehabilitation is an essential component of cancer care that addresses functional needs for oncology survivors and is best accomplished via an interdisciplinary team. Interdisciplinary care, provided by nursing, physiatry, rehabilitation therapy, and exercise physiology, are critical components for comprehensive intervention. Challenges exist in implementing services, but opportunity also exists within the post-acute care sector.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE
Nurses play an important role in the screening, assessment, and treatment of cancer-related functional impairments.
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