Pediatric Cancer Rehabilitation: An Overview with Special Considerations in Transitional Care for Adolescents and Young Adults and Palliative Rehabilitation.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-2025
Identifier
DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2025.03.007
Abstract
Pediatric cancer rehabilitation requires an interdisciplinary approach to manage the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial effects of cancer and its treatments. With survival rates now exceeding 85%, emphasis has shifted toward addressing long-term impacts, especially among the nearly 15,000 children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer each year. Rehabilitation interventions span the cancer care continuum, from prehabilitation at diagnosis to supportive and palliative care, focusing on optimizing quality of life. Survivorship guidelines stress early detection of treatment-related complications and ongoing care to manage chronic health risks, enhance functional independence, and minimize disabilities for survivors.
Journal Title
Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America
Volume
36
Issue
3
First Page
603
Last Page
623
MeSH Keywords
Humans; Adolescent; Palliative Care; Neoplasms; Young Adult; Child; Transitional Care; Quality of Life; Cancer Survivors
PubMed ID
40581442
Keywords
Adolescent and young adult; Late effects; Outcome measures; Palliative rehabilitation; Pediatric cancer; Rehabilitation; Survivorship
Recommended Citation
Haas MT, Alejandro RE, Ratnasingam D, Tsao EY. Pediatric Cancer Rehabilitation: An Overview with Special Considerations in Transitional Care for Adolescents and Young Adults and Palliative Rehabilitation. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2025;36(3):603-623. doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2025.03.007
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