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Development and Pre-Testing of a Rehabilitation Planning Consultation for Head-and-Neck Cancer

by
Sara McEwen
1,2,*,
C. Dunphy
3,
J. Norman Rios
1,
A. Davis
2,4,
J. Jones
2,3,
A. Lam
3,5,
I. Poon
2,6,
R. Martino
2 and
J. Ringash
2,3
1
Sunnybrook Research Institute, St. John’s Rehab Research Program, 285 Cummer Avenue, Room B114a, Toronto, ON M2M 2G1, Canada
2
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
3
University Health Network, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
4
University Health Network, Toronto Western Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
5
The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
6
Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Curr. Oncol. 2017, 24(3), 153-160; https://doi.org/10.3747/co.24.3529
Submission received: 4 March 2017 / Revised: 5 April 2017 / Accepted: 5 May 2017 / Published: 1 June 2017

Abstract

Background: In contrast with other major chronic conditions such as heart disease and stroke, cancer care does not routinely integrate evidence-based rehabilitation services within the standard continuum. The objectives of the present project were to develop a rehabilitation planning consultation (RPC) for survivors of head-and-neck (HN) cancer, to test its feasibility, and to make refinements. Methods: Using intervention mapping, the RPC-alpha was developed by examining potential theoretical methods and practical applications relative to the program objectives. During feasibility testing, a single case series was conducted with survivors of HN cancer who had completed their cancer treatment within the preceding 11 months; iterative refinements were made after each case. Results: The RPC-alpha was led by a rehabilitation professional and was based on self-management principles. The initial consultation included instruction in a global cognitive strategy, goal-setting, introduction to available resources, action planning, and coping planning. A follow-up consultation was conducted a few weeks later. Of 9 participants recruited, 5 completed post-intervention assessments. Participants reported that the rpc helped them to make rehabilitation plans. Conclusions: The rpc was feasible to use and satisfactory to a small group of hn cancer survivors. A pilot test of the refined version is in process.
Keywords: head-and-neck cancer; rehabilitation; self-management; cognitive strategy use; intervention mapping; program development head-and-neck cancer; rehabilitation; self-management; cognitive strategy use; intervention mapping; program development

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McEwen, S.; Dunphy, C.; Rios, J.N.; Davis, A.; Jones, J.; Lam, A.; Poon, I.; Martino, R.; Ringash, J. Development and Pre-Testing of a Rehabilitation Planning Consultation for Head-and-Neck Cancer. Curr. Oncol. 2017, 24, 153-160. https://doi.org/10.3747/co.24.3529

AMA Style

McEwen S, Dunphy C, Rios JN, Davis A, Jones J, Lam A, Poon I, Martino R, Ringash J. Development and Pre-Testing of a Rehabilitation Planning Consultation for Head-and-Neck Cancer. Current Oncology. 2017; 24(3):153-160. https://doi.org/10.3747/co.24.3529

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McEwen, Sara, C. Dunphy, J. Norman Rios, A. Davis, J. Jones, A. Lam, I. Poon, R. Martino, and J. Ringash. 2017. "Development and Pre-Testing of a Rehabilitation Planning Consultation for Head-and-Neck Cancer" Current Oncology 24, no. 3: 153-160. https://doi.org/10.3747/co.24.3529

APA Style

McEwen, S., Dunphy, C., Rios, J. N., Davis, A., Jones, J., Lam, A., Poon, I., Martino, R., & Ringash, J. (2017). Development and Pre-Testing of a Rehabilitation Planning Consultation for Head-and-Neck Cancer. Current Oncology, 24(3), 153-160. https://doi.org/10.3747/co.24.3529

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