
Palliative Rehabilitation: Considerations for the Interdisciplinary Team
WEBINAR DESCRIPTIONLife expectancy is gradually increasing as a result of advances in health care. Subsequently, the number of persons living with chronic degenerative conditions and disease has increased as a result of these advances. This factor has contributed to an increasing need for palliative care. This webinar provides a comprehensive exploration of palliative rehabilitation within the context of palliative care, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and person-centered approaches to improve patient outcomes. Participants will gain insights into the fundamental principles, assessment strategies and practical application within the inpatient rehabilitation setting. INSTRUCTORSGayle Spill, MD & Jan Struhar, PT, DPT, ONC LEARNER OUTCOMESUpon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: Describe the relationship between palliative care and palliative rehabilitation Define the four phases of rehabilitation Describe two key features of person-centered care