Enhancing the Clinical Care Pathway for Neuro-oncology Patients Across the Rehabilitation Continuum 2127

In recent years, the number of people with a primary diagnosis of neuro-oncology has significantly increased, anticipating approximately 25,000 individuals expected to be newly diagnosed in 2025¹. About 60-90% of patients with cancer report physical mobility difficulty, however less than 10% of this population receives rehabilitation services as a part of their usual care². It is known that patients who are admitted to an inpatient rehabilitation (IPR) service have higher survival rates, are more likely to return to community, and are at a lower risk of functional impairments³. This symposium introduces the establishment and validation of a novel, systematic, multi-dimensional neuro-oncology inpatient rehabilitation program designed to address unique clinical needs for neuro-oncology patients to enhance patient recovery across the continuum. To maximize functional progress in an IPR, four program tracks were established: Preventative, Restorative, Supportive, and Palliative. Track placement is determined based off of the patient’s and family’s goals of care, disease specific prognosis, and interdisciplinary assessment. There will be an overview of the program development, programmatic challenges, and successful workflow along with clinical characteristics of the patients for whom services were rendered.