AAPM&R National Grand Rounds: Exploring Function Like a PRO: A Multicenter Collaborative for Cancer Rehabilitation-Exploring Function Like a PRO

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Dr. Sean Smith, an associate professor and medical director of Michigan Medicine's Cancer Rehabilitation Program, gave a presentation on the importance of research in the field of cancer rehabilitation. He discussed the need for more research to demonstrate the value and effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions for cancer patients. Dr. Smith highlighted the challenges faced by the field in terms of variability in patient populations and practices, as well as the lack of infrastructure for multi-center research. He described a project undertaken by his team to develop a patient-reported outcome measure for cancer rehabilitation. The team used existing items from the PROMIS database and modified the questionnaire to include domains specific to cancer rehabilitation. They tested the questionnaire in six cancer rehabilitation clinics and analyzed the data to identify the most effective items. The findings of the study were published in two open access journals. Dr. Smith emphasized the need for more funding and support for research in cancer rehabilitation and encouraged others to get involved in research projects. He also highlighted the importance of collaboration and mentorship to drive progress in the field. Overall, the presentation emphasized the value and potential of research in advancing cancer rehabilitation and improving patient outcomes.

Keywords

Dr. Sean Smith

associate professor

medical director

Michigan Medicine

Cancer Rehabilitation Program

research

cancer rehabilitation

patient-reported outcome measure

multi-center research