Oncology Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Clinicians

Use evidence-based intervention techniques to care for individuals diagnosed with and living beyond cancer. Oncology Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Clinicians describes the adverse effects caused by cancer treatment and explains how oncology rehabilitation can optimize quality of life for individuals at all stages of the cancer journey.

This comprehensive resource provides guidance in pre-diagnosis care, prevention of cancer-related fatigue and pain, active treatment, and end-of-life care — all within the framework of an interdisciplinary cancer management team. Written by physical therapists for physical therapists, the book outlines best practices for manual therapy, exercise testing, exercise prescription, and management of treatment-related adverse effects across body systems.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of physical therapy patient management in acute care, outpatient, and multidisciplinary clinical settings

• Detailed discussion of the full continuum of cancer care, including primordial, primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary prevention

• Clear focus on the professional roles, responsibilities, self-care, and values of oncology rehabilitation clinicians

• Practical guidance on administrative infrastructure, advocacy, reimbursement, and public policy considerations

• Evidence Summary and Key Points boxes for quick reference

• Clinical case studies and review questions to strengthen critical thinking and support preparation for board certification, specialty practice, or residency
  

Product Details
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier; 1st edition (November 18, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 848 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 032381087X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323810876
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9780323810876