Cancer Rehabilitation

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

Symposium

(603530) A Multidisciplinary Approach for the Management of Cancer-Related Fatigue

Presenter(s)

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  Vanessa Yanez, MS, OTR/L

  Occupational Therapist
  City of Hope National Medical Center
  Duarte, California
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  Lynn Jeong-Kim, OTD, OTR/L

  Occupational Therapist
  City of Hope National Medical Center
  Duarte, California
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  Sherry Hite, MOT, OTR/L

  Occupational Therapy Manager
  City of Hope National Medical Center
  Duarte, California

Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most distressing and persistent side effects of cancer and its treatment. Due to the multifactorial aspect of fatigue and its disability on the whole person, it is imperative for the multidisciplinary team to have a comprehensive and holistic approach to fatigue management in order to improve health outcomes, self-efficacy and quality of life. This presentation will review the evidence and guidelines to create a framework for practice across various clinical settings to effectively address cancer-related fatigue.

Learning Objectives:

• understand the various contributing factors and manifestations of cancer-related fatigue (CRF).
• learn clinical assessment methods and evidence-based interventions, including non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments.
• identify the use of a collaborative approach to addressing fatigue management in oncology and understand the various roles within the multidisciplinary cancer team and recommended referral processes.