Older Adults with Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Occupational and Physical Therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The impact of occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) on functional outcomes in older adults with cancer is unknown.

Design

Two-arm single-institution randomized controlled trial of outpatient OT/PT.

Setting

Comprehensive cancer center with two off-site OT/PT clinics.

Participants

We recruited adults 65 years and older with a recent diagnosis or recurrence of cancer within 5 years, with at least one functional limitation as identified by a geriatric assessment. Participants were randomized to OT/PT or usual care.

Intervention

Rehabilitation consisted of individualized OT and PT that addressed functional activities and strength/endurance needs.

Measurements

Primary outcome was functional status as measured by the Nottingham E

SUBMITTER: Pergolotti M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6494097 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature