Disparities in Healthcare of Cancer Rehabilitation Patients-Session Presentation

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In this video transcript, Dr. Gupta and Dr. Mitchell discuss disparities in healthcare for cancer rehabilitation patients. Dr. Gupta emphasizes the importance of education, access to healthcare, and socioeconomic factors in determining patient outcomes. She mentions the World Health Organization's Rehabilitation 2030 initiative to improve access to rehabilitation services for cancer patients. Dr. Mitchell focuses on the economic stability aspect of social determinants of health, discussing the financial burden of cancer treatment and the concept of financial toxicity. He emphasizes the need to address employment goals and provide workplace accommodations for cancer survivors.<br /><br />The video also covers topics like measuring cancer fatigue and cognitive fatigue, the role of the neighborhood and built environment in cancer disparities, and access to healthcare. The speaker explains that cancer fatigue and cognitive fatigue are typically measured using a battery of questions. They discuss how the neighborhood and built environment impact access to healthcare and healthy behaviors, including factors like distance to healthcare facilities and safety barriers. Access to healthcare poses challenges for patients without insurance, those in rural areas, and those facing social and economic barriers. The importance of addressing social determinants of health and providing support and education to patients is highlighted.<br /><br />A case example of a patient with breast cancer is presented, emphasizing the challenges they may face and recommendations for addressing these challenges. The role of social work, the provision of prehabilitation, and improvement in health education are cited as ways to support patients. The video concludes by discussing the need to address communication challenges, implicit bias, and historical distrust to provide equitable care to all patients.<br /><br />No specific credits are mentioned in the summary.

Keywords

disparities in healthcare

cancer rehabilitation patients

education

access to healthcare

socioeconomic factors

Rehabilitation 2030 initiative

financial burden

employment goals

cancer fatigue

neighborhood