Cancer Rehabilitation

Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development)

Symposium

(588699) Competencies for Cancer Rehabilitation: A National Delphi Study

Presenter(s)

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  Sara Christensen Holz, MD

  Associate Professor
  University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
  Madison, Wisconsin
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  Jennifer Hayter, MA, OTR/L, SWC, CLT-LANA

  Director of Rehabilitation Services
  City of Hope National Medical Center
  Chino Hills, California
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  Celeste Baumert, PT, DPT

  Physical Therapist and Cancer Program Manager
  Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals
  Omaha, Nebraska
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  Aneesha Virani, PhD, CCC-SLP

  Clinical Coordinator of Rehabilitation Services
  Northside Hospital
  Smyrna, Georgia
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  Laura Prince, MD

  Resident Physician
  University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
  Madison, Wisconsin

Non-presenting Author(s)

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  Nicole Stout, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, FAPTA

  Consultant
  3eServicesLLC
  Sarasota, West Virginia

The growing number of cancer survivors has created a shortage in the workforce needed to provide high quality cancer care. Cancer uniquely impact body structure and function with side effects varied based on the treatment delivered. Additionally the psychological and social factors associated with cancer treatment require that providers are equipped with a unique body of knowledge, skills and abilities. In order to provide proper education for professionals treating patients with a diagnosis of cancer, we need to establish core competencies. We will discuss the results of a National Delphi Study regarding these competencies.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participants will be able to identify gaps in cancer rehabilitation education
• Upon completion, participants will be able to identify rehabilitation-specific educational tools and materials available to promote knowledge and skills in oncology
• Upon completion, participant will be able to develop an understanding of the competencies of highest importance, as identified by clinical experts
• Upon completion, participant will be able to identify the mechanisms to integrate competencies into educational curriculum and residencies based on a competency framework