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ArticleJournal of geriatric oncology2015

The prevalence of potentially modifiable functional deficits and the subsequent use of occupational and physical therapy by older adults with cancer.

Mackenzi Pergolotti, Allison M Deal, Jessica Lavery, Bryce B Reeve, Hyman B Muss

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Article in Journal of geriatric oncology, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 3 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 70 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT07032584 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

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NCT07093177 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Multimodal Telerehabilitation of Rural Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of UtahRan2026 to 2028Enrolled30ConditionsProstate CancerArmsTelerehabilitation Unit
NCT07390071 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Multimodal Telerehabilitation in Patients Undergoing CAR-T Cell Immunotherapy

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of UtahRan2025 to 2029Enrolled40ConditionsLymphoma, Myeloma, Cytokine Release Syndrome, Immune Effector Cell Associated Neurotoxicity SyndromeArmsHome Automated Telemanagement (HAT) Patient Unit
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

70 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  2. Effects of virtual reality on physical, cognitive, and psychological outcomes in cancer rehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023
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  8. Unmet cancer rehabilitation needs and access to survivorship services across the cancer continuum.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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  9. Physiotherapy in the primary care oncology team.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2026
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  14. Association between geriatric co-management and receipt of rehabilitation services in the inpatient postoperative period among older adults with cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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  18. Integrating Fitness Training in Oncologic Care: Lessons Learned from a Large Telemedicine Trial.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation · 2024
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Mackenzi PergolottiCancer Care Quality Training Program, Department of Health Policy and Management, 1102G McGavran-Greenberg Hall, CB# 7411, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA. Electronic address: pergolot@email.unc.edu.
Allison M DealBiostatistics and Clinical Data Management Core, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, 450 West Drive, CB#7295, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA. Electronic address: Allison_Deal@med.unc.edu.
Jessica LaveryDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, 630 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA. Electronic address: jalavery1123@gmail.com.
Bryce B ReeveDepartment of Health Policy and Management, 1101D McGavran-Greenberg Hall, Campus Box 7411, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, 135 Dauer Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA. Electronic address: bbreeve@email.unc.edu.
Hyman B MussDepartment of Geriatric Oncology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, 170 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA. Electronic address: hyman_muss@med.unc.edu.

Funding

Cancer Training GrantR25CA116339 · NCI · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · PI BASCH, ETHAN M., REEVE, BRYCE B · 2008 to 2017
$4.0M
NCI NIH HHS R25 CA116339
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOccupational and physical therapy (OT/PT) services seek to reduce morbidity, mortality, and improve the quality of life of individuals; however, little is known about the needs and use of OT/PT for older adults with cancer. The goal of this study was to describe the functional deficits and their associations with other factors, and to examine the use of OT/PT after a noted functional deficit. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis study analyzed data from an institution-based registry that included geriatric assessments of older adults with cancer linked to billing claims data. Logistic regression was used to model predictors of functional deficits. Use of OT/PT was determined and validated with medical chart review.

results529 patients with cancer, a median age of 71, 78% were female, 87% Caucasian, 57% married, 53% post-secondary education, and 63% with breast cancer were included. In a multivariable model, the odds of having any functional deficits increased with age [5 year OR: 1.31, 95% CI: (1.10, 1.57)] were higher for those with a high school diploma versus those with advanced degrees [OR: 1.66, 95% CI: (1.00, 2.77)] and were higher for patients with comorbidities [OR: 1.15, 95% CI: (1.10, 1.21)]. Of patients with functional deficits only 9% (10/111) received OT/PT within 12 months of a noted deficit. DISCUSSION: The odds of having any potentially modifiable functional deficit were higher in patients with increasing age, comorbid conditions, and with less than a college degree. Few were referred for OT/PT services suggesting major underutilization of these potentially beneficial services.

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NeoplasmsQuality of LifeAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleGeriatric AssessmentHumansLogistic ModelsMaleNorth CarolinaOccupational TherapyPhysical Therapy ModalitiesPrevalenceRisk FactorsCancer rehabilitationFunctional statusGeriatric assessmentGeriatric oncologyHealth services researchOccupational therapyPhysical therapy

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PMCPMC4459887

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