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Oncology Rehabilitation Provision and Practice Patterns across Canada
Alyssa Canestraro1, Anthony Nakhle1, Malissa Stack1
1Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto.
Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada
|January 2, 2014
Summary
Oncology rehabilitation programs are scarce in Canada, with most facilities not meeting patient needs. Funding and resources are key barriers to developing these vital cancer survivorship services.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Cancer rehabilitation is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
- Growing evidence supports rehabilitation benefits throughout cancer survivorship.
- Understanding current provision is vital for service development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore current practice patterns in oncology rehabilitation in Canada.
- To assess the provision of rehabilitation services for cancer patients across Canadian facilities.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional online survey was used.
- Canadian cancer treatment and rehabilitation facilities were targeted.
- Data collected from 62 responding sites.
Main Results:
- Only 20 out of 62 sites reported having an oncology rehabilitation program.
- Most facilities indicated unmet rehabilitation needs among cancer patients.
- Multidisciplinary teams, often including physiotherapists, provided services.
- Funding and resource availability were primary barriers.
Conclusions:
- Formal oncology rehabilitation programs are not widespread in Canada.
- Despite evidence of benefits, formal programs remain scarce.
- Addressing barriers is essential to expand oncology rehabilitation services.
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