Cancer survivors often experience lower health-related quality of life (HRQOL) compared to adults without cancer, with many reporting unmet needs across various domains. Addressing these needs is crucial, as unmet HRQOL domains are linked to poorer cancer outcomes and increased healthcare utilisation. Integrating supportive services like outpatient cancer rehabilitation (physical and occupational therapy) into oncology care workflows is proposed as a solution. A large retrospective study involving over 1400 cancer survivors across 12 cancer types observed significant improvements in HRQOL domains following PT/OT intervention, suggesting the potential benefits of targeted rehabilitation services in improving survivor well-being.
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