Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine – Calling All to Attend the Great Cancer Rehabilitation Debate! (Session 1)-Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine – Calling All to Attend the Great Cancer Rehabilitation Debate! (Session 1)

Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine – Calling All to Attend the Great Cancer Rehabilitation Debate! (Session 1)

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In this video, a group of physiatrists discusses the role of cancer rehabilitation and the outcomes that are most meaningful in this field. They highlight the importance of understanding the needs and goals of different stakeholders, including patients, oncologists, and health systems. The group also emphasizes the need to demonstrate the value of cancer rehabilitation in terms of improved patient outcomes, cost savings, and reducing the burden on other healthcare providers. They note the importance of tailoring their approach to each individual and institution, as well as the need to differentiate themselves from other healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists. The group also discusses how to define themselves as cancer physiatrists, with some focusing on impairments, others on assisting with goals of care planning, and others on exercise or pain management. They highlight the challenge of establishing a clear identity in this field and the importance of embedding themselves within the healthcare system and showing their value to payers and other stakeholders. They conclude by stressing the importance of patient input in determining the most important rehab outcomes and how they can best meet the needs of their patients and referral sources.

Keywords

physiatrists

cancer rehabilitation

meaningful outcomes

stakeholders

patients

health systems

value demonstration

cost savings

differentiation

clear identity