Bridging Gaps in Cancer Rehabilitation - Oncologist Perspective
Bridging Gaps in Cancer Rehabilitation - Oncologist Perspective
1 hour
Please note: this webinar was not recorded at the request of the presenter. If you have any questions please contact the CPA at pd@physiotherapy.ca
Overview
Individuals with cancer often experience late and long-term effects of treatment and physical impairments, which can impact their functional activities and quality of life. Research evidence shows that rehabilitation and exercise interventions are beneficial for people diagnosed with cancer. However, many patients with cancer report challenges with accessing appropriate cancer rehabilitation services. There are also reported barriers for health providers to promoting regular exercise and rehabilitation. Cancer care providers, particularly oncologists, can play an important role in bridging these gaps in service, through education, support, and referrals to specialized services.
In this Link & Learn session, Dr. Michelle Nadler will share her perspectives on cancer rehabilitation as a medical oncologist and identify future priorities in this area in order to facilitate higher referrals and utilization of rehabilitation services during and after treatment. This information will help physiotherapists working in oncology to strengthen their relationships with cancer care providers and to improve patient access to cancer rehabilitation services.
Speaker: Dr. Michelle Nadler
Dr. Michelle Nadler is a breast medical oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Canada.
From an academic perspective I focus on dissemination and implementation (or knowledge translation) of guidelines and best practices, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Specifically, I apply this work to two areas: 1) cancer survivorship, cardio-oncology, and the role of diet, exercise, and rehabilitation in mitigating/improving late and long-term effects of cancer and its treatments and 2) guideline implementation for breast cancer screening in women age 40-49.
The instructors
We are committed to education physiotherapists ad the general public about the essential role of cancer rehabilitation in the continuum of cancer care.
Our vision is to improve the quality of life, independence and well-being of individuals affected by cancer.
Our Mission to promote and advance the practice of physical therapy for cancer patients and survivors by promoting ongoing evidence-based education, facilitating inter-professional collaboration, and fostering the exchange of clinical and research knowledge between its members.
We strive to advocate for the unique role of physiotherapists in the continuum of cancer care; Increase public awarenes of the benefits of physiotehrapy in the care of cancer patients and survivors; Ensure that patients have unencumbered access to cancer rehabilitation services; Promote ongoing professional development; Encourage the development and publication of research within the field of oncology; Provide its members with opportunities for networking and collaboration
