2019
DOI: 10.1055/a-0901-1252
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Barriers to cancer rehabilitation: healthcare professionals’ perspective in Saudi Arabia

Abstract: Background Cancer has a major impact on societies across the world and there is a significant rise in the global cancer burden. Due to advancements in cancer diagnosis and treatment, the number of cancer survivors is increasing. However, they face physical and cognitive challenges, which may affect their quality of life. The study aims to identify current clinical practice patterns and barriers to cancer rehabilitation from the perspective of Saudi healthcare professionals. Method All healthcare professionals … Show more

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“…Furthermore, AlJohi et al conducted a study to identify different barriers in the successful cancer rehabilitation of Saudi patients [24]. The study was conducted at King Fahad Medical City, where data were collected through semi-structured focus groups and interviews from participants including allied healthcare professionals and physicians.…”
Section: Effectiveness Of Treatment Theory and Enablement Theorymentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Furthermore, AlJohi et al conducted a study to identify different barriers in the successful cancer rehabilitation of Saudi patients [24]. The study was conducted at King Fahad Medical City, where data were collected through semi-structured focus groups and interviews from participants including allied healthcare professionals and physicians.…”
Section: Effectiveness Of Treatment Theory and Enablement Theorymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Both treatment theory and the enablement theory are productive in proposing the valuable results with respect to the provided theory and the expectations regarding the developments in the provided treatment. Most of the studies such as Bindawas and Vennu, Meny and Hayat, Alshomrani, and AlJohi et al discussed different issues in relation to various health restoration problems that are highly dependent upon the usefulness of the provided treatment [18,21,[23][24]. This further indicates that the present health system still lacks the ability to provide proper treatment measures for rehabilitation treatments.…”
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“…3,4 Common barriers to cancer rehabilitation were lack of physician/oncologist knowledge about rehabilitation benefits, lack of rehabilitation facilities, and lack of cooperation between interdisciplinary team members, and these factors negatively affect the functional recovery of cancer survivors. 17 Apart from the above-mentioned factors, the clinical profile of cancer patients admitted to rehabilitation facilities may also affect the overall prognosis and duration of hospital stay. Aljohi et al 17 reported that barriers to admitting patients with cancer are essentially the perceived chances of readmission to an acute setting.…”
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“…Moreover, oncologists and hematologists are unfamiliar with the concept of rehabilitation has led to reduced referrals. 17 Furthermore, the complexity of cancer patient conditions and the lack of healthcare providers who specialize in cancer rehabilitation may negatively impact their acceptance of cancer patients as inpatients in their facilities. ‘Providing proper attention and services to cancer patients is undoubtedly a significant challenge nationwide when facilities are limited in terms of inpatient rehabilitation.…”
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