Abstract:81 Background: Up to 20% of childhood cancer survivors suffer from a significant physical function impairment due to cancer or cancer treatment. Early intervention with Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) increases engagement in personal care, leisure interests, school-based tasks, return to work, and prevents cognitive decline. Despite this, less than 30% of childhood cancer survivors receive PT services. To date, facilitators and barriers to implementing cancer rehabilitation (CR) for pediat… Show more
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