Dynamic task-based rehabilitation and time to loss of toilet ambulation in a palliative care unit: a retrospective cohort study.

PURPOSE: To determine whether dynamic-task rehabilitation, compared with bedside-only or no rehabilitation, is associated with longer time to loss of toilet ambulation among patients with advanced cancer in a palliative care unit (PCU). METHODS: This retrospective study included patients with cancer admitted to a PCU who died during hospitalization (January 2020-March 2024). Eligible patients had walked to an in-room fixed …

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Associations of Cancer Rehabilitation During Hospitalization for Cancer Treatment With Survival and Post-Discharge Healthcare Utilization: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study.

BACKGROUND: Rehabilitation is increasingly recognized as an essential component of oncology care, but there remains limited evidence regarding its broader impact on patient outcomes. This study examined the associations of inpatient cancer rehabilitation with survival and post-discharge healthcare utilization among patients with diverse cancer types. METHODS: We conducted a multicenter retrospective cohort study using cancer registry-linked claims data from designated …

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