Cancer Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

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

Symposium

(637662) Novel Approach to Rehabilitation Service Delivery in Pediatric Oncology

Presenter(s)

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  Allison L'Hotta, OTD, OTR/L

  Occupational Therapist, PhD Student
  Washington University School of Medicine
  St. Louis, Missouri
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  Irene Beam, MS, CCC-SLP

  Speech-Language Pathologist
  Children's Hospital Colorado
  Denver, Colorado
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  Kristin Thomas, PT, DPT

  Physical Therapist
  Howard Head Sports Medicine
  Centennial, Colorado

There has been a recent push in research describing key components of comprehensive cancer rehabilitation programs and the importance of surveillance model care. However, services continue to vary widely by institution and there are few programs that meet the specific requirements recommended for comprehensive programs. Current program recommendations focus on the needs of adults only; attention also needs to be given to the unique needs of children with cancer. We will discuss development of a multidisciplinary cancer rehabilitation program for children, outline its effectiveness, and describe areas for continued improvement.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify three components integral to comprehensive cancer rehabilitation programs.
• Describe the unique components of a cancer rehabilitation program tailored to pediatrics.
• Understand the need for a multidisciplinary team addressing rehabilitation needs across the continuum of cancer care.