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|May 4, 2019
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Summary

Adult cancer survivors face participation restrictions impacting life quality. This research proposes new strategies to enhance their engagement in life roles and situations, moving beyond basic symptom management.

Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences
  • Rehabilitation Research
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Adults with and beyond cancer experience participation restrictions.
  • These restrictions negatively affect productivity and quality of life.
  • Current research often focuses on symptom mitigation rather than participation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To stimulate research for preserving and optimizing participation in cancer survivors.
  • To identify scalable interventions for improving life engagement.
  • To address challenges in understanding and promoting participation.

Main Methods:

  • Convened a Planning Grant Collective (PGC) with scientists from seven disciplines.
  • Identified key challenges in cancer survivorship participation.
Keywords:
cancerdisabilityeveryday occupationsfunctional outcomesparticipation

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  • Prioritized solutions and generated novel research questions.

    • Main Results:

    • Defined participation as full engagement in life roles and situations.
    • Highlighted the dynamic and multi-faceted nature of participation.
    • Emphasized the need to integrate participation into oncology care culture.

    Conclusions:

    • New research is needed to identify impactful participation interventions for cancer survivors.
    • Priority areas for research include understanding participation dynamics and oncology integration.
    • Focusing on participation optimizes outcomes beyond symptom management.