Julie K Silver, Jennifer Baima, Robin Newman, Mary Lou Galantino, Lillie D Shockney
BACKGROUND: Cancer and its treatment may cause physical impairments and psychological distress in survivors. Rehabilitation is a critical component of quality cancer care, returning survivors to their highest functional potential. OBJECTIVE: This overview focuses on the benefits of multidisciplinary cancer rehabilitation - including improving physical function, reducing psychological distress, promoting return to work and, therefore, decreasing the economic burden of cancer and its treatment on individuals and society in general...
2013: Work: a Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation