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Carolina Gutierrez1, Megan B Nelson2
1McGovern Medical School, Department of Physical Medicine, UTHealth Science Center at Houston, 1133 John Freeman Blvd. JJL 285A, Houston, TX, 77003, USA. Carolina.Gutierrez@uth.tmc.edu.
Cancer Treatment and Research
|September 20, 2021
Summary
Cancer patients often experience functional and rehabilitation needs due to tumor burden and treatments. However, less than 10% of these critical needs are addressed during cancer care, impacting quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Patient Quality of Life
Background:
- Cancer patients face unique challenges impacting functional status and quality of life due to tumor burden and treatments.
- Approximately 65% of cancer patients present with at least one functional or rehabilitation need.
- There is a significant gap in addressing these patient needs throughout the cancer journey.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the prevalence of functional and rehabilitation needs in cancer patients.
- To underscore the under-addressed nature of these needs in clinical practice.
- To emphasize the impact on patient quality of life.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and reports on cancer patient functional status.
- Analysis of data regarding the prevalence of rehabilitation needs.
- Examination of current care practices for addressing these needs.
Main Results:
- A high percentage of cancer patients (approx. 65%) have unmet functional and rehabilitation requirements.
- Fewer than 10% of identified needs are effectively managed or treated.
- This gap significantly affects patient outcomes and quality of life.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical unmet need for integrated functional and rehabilitation services in oncology care.
- Addressing these needs is essential for improving the overall well-being and quality of life for cancer survivors.
- Healthcare providers must prioritize the assessment and management of rehabilitation needs in cancer patients.
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