Rehabilitation of Children with Brain Tumors

The Italian consensus conference on the role of rehabilitation for children and adolescents with leukemia, central nervous system, and bone tumors, part 1: Review of the conference and presentation of consensus statements on rehabilitative evaluation of motor aspects

“…neuropsychologists, and social workers. 13,14,16,[23][24][25][26] The composition of the rehabilitation team will vary according to the cancer type and phase of treatment. Most children affected by leukemia and bone tumors require a physiotherapist and occupational therapist.…”

“…The multidisciplinary team should include medical specialists (oncologist, pediatrician, neurosurgeon, orthopedist, child neuropsychiatrist, physiatrist, radiotherapist, hematologist, ophthalmologist, cardiologist, pulmonologist, pathologist), nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, orthoptists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, and social workers 13,14,16,23–26 . The composition of the rehabilitation team will vary according to the cancer type and phase of treatment.…”

“…62 In the absence of validated assessment tools in the pediatric onco- abilities, pain, and emotional acceptance, there are numerous studies that emphasize that its use is not always appropriate, particularly in the pediatric age group. 23,63,64 In Table 2, an example of the rehabilitative assessment tools that can be used in pediatric cancer patients is reported.…”

“…For the upper limb, the literature does not provide precise indications regarding evaluation of ROM and muscle strength. Although the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Scale is frequently used to assess functional abilities, pain, and emotional acceptance, there are numerous studies that emphasize that its use is not always appropriate, particularly in the pediatric age group 23,63,64 …”