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Review
. 2023 Jun;70(3):501-515.
doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2023.01.002.

Functional Impairment in Pediatric Cancer Survivorship

David W Pruitt  1 , Matthew T Haas  2 , Priya D Bolikal  3
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Review

Functional Impairment in Pediatric Cancer Survivorship

David W Pruitt et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2023 Jun.

Abstract

Care for pediatric cancer survivors must include scheduled, thorough evaluations of potential chronic and late effects resulting from multidimensional cancer treatments. Assessment of functional independence with activities and participation is critical in assuring that survivors can optimally access their environments and pursue educational, occupational, and leisure activities appropriate to their interests and capabilities. Owing to their expertise in both rehabilitation and habilitation, pediatric physiatrists are of great benefit in the care of survivors of pediatric cancer.

Keywords: Pediatric cancer; Rehabilitation medicine; Survivorship.

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