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. 2022 Apr 21;8(2):e34903. doi: 10.2196/34903

Table 2.

Key touchpoints from workshops 1 and 2.

Elements of cancer rehabilitation Common themes Expert only Generalist only
Getting started Setting up the environment, including social support, space, equipment, and group dynamics; communicating with patients how to get started with cancer rehabilitation Importance of infection control due to work with immunocompromised patients Whether to deliver therapy one-to-one or in groups; uncertainty as to how to integrate cancer patients with other disease populations; standardized templates and letters
Screening and safety; assessment Understanding impact of cancer treatment; precautions and contraindications Discussion of impairment, performance, and quality of life measures used for assessment, including cancer-specific measures Emphasis on importance and challenges of goal setting
Exercise prescription Individualization; modification and progression/regression; monitoring fatigue More emphasis on guidelines and optimal dosage Patient-centered approach to tailor exercise based on needs and symptoms
Education Requirement for multidisciplinary input, including psychological and nutritional support and fatigue management; need for resources for both patients and clinicians; inclusion of patient testimonials N/Aa N/A
Access Poor access to cancer rehabilitation Acknowledgement of lack of sufficient suitable programs Difficulty of generating and managing referrals; low confidence of other health professionals to refer patients to cancer rehabilitation

aN/A: Not applicable. There were no differences in the themes related to education between the 2 groups.