Background: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most common side effects of cancer and cancer treatment. Being able to accurately screen for and assess CRF will improve access to and prescriptions for interventions. Valid and reliable measures to screen for and assess CRF need to be identified. Purpose: To identify and recommend reliable, valid, and clinically useful tools to screen for and assess CRF among those treated for cancer. Methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted to assess the published psychometric properties and clinical feasibility of each method identified. Task force members independently reviewed each measure using the Cancer EDGE Rating Form. Results: Review of 136 studies resulted in recommendations for 14 questionnaires. Five unidimensional and 9 multidimensional questionnaires are recommended by the Oncology EDGE Task Force. Conclusion: The 10-point Numeric Rating Scale for Fatigue is best as a screening tool, whereas the Multidimensional Fatigue Symptom Inventory is a highly recommended multidimensional tool. Ease of screening can promote referral for interventions, whereas thorough assessment drives appropriate interventions.

This study described perceptions of the role of PTs within HPC that may be utilized when coordinating future strategies to appropriately promote and expand the role.

Introduction. Alternative methods of anatomy instruction have increased in popularity; however, cadaveric dissections were not consistently reported as the most effective teaching tool. Subjects from 2 professional (entry-level) physical therapist education programs who were taught anatomy using multimodal strategies and either cadaveric dissection or prosected cadavers were compared. The purposes of this study were to 1) determine subjects' approach to learning (surface or deep), 2) determine the preferred learning style of the subjects, 3) assess the subjects' retention of anatomy at the completion of an anatomy course and 6 months later, and 4) determine how much time subjects spent in learning activities for each anatomy pedagogy. Methods. Outcome measures consisted of an anatomy quiz, the Revised 2-Factor Study Process Questionnaire, a Learning Perception Inventory, and the Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, Kinesthetic Questionnaire. Data were collected at 3 points during the study: before anatomy class, immediately at the conclusion of the anatomy class, and 6 months after the class had ended. Data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0 and included descriptive statistics, Wilcoxon signed ranks tests, and Mann–Whitney U tests. Results. Subjects in both programs were kinesthetic learners who used a deep learning approach. Subjects were able to retain anatomical knowledge postanatomy and 6 months after the class ended, no matter which learning tools were used. The group who worked with prosected cadavers perceived spending more total time preparing for anatomy class. Discussion and Conclusion. Based on these results, cadaveric prosection was as effective as cadaveric dissection in 2 multimodal anatomy classes for subjects in 2 professional (entry-level) physical therapist education programs.

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions and experiences of physical therapists (PTs) regarding their role in palliative care (PC) when practising in nations with advanced integration of PC into mainstream healthcare.MethodsThis qualitative study included an electronic demographic survey and semistructured interview. Data analysis included descriptive statistics for demographics and the constant comparative method for interview results.ResultsThirteen PTs from eight nations identified four categories of roles and responsibilities: (1) working with patients and families, (2) being an interdisciplinary team (IDT) member, (3) professional responsibilities beyond direct patient care and (4) factors influencing the role of PTs in PC. Concepts identified were shifting priorities (increased family involvement, emphasis on psychosocial aspects and differences in care philosophy), care across the continuum (accommodating changes in patient status, increasing awareness of PTs’ role in varying disease states and working with the IDT) and changing perceptions about PT in PC (perceptions of PTs/others regarding PTs’ role in PC and professional responsibilities of the PT in PC).ConclusionsBased on participant responses, a previously published conceptual framework by Wilson et al in 2017 was updated and included an increased emphasis on patient wishes and dignity, treating breathlessness, patient advocacy within their family and use of technology and networking. Within PC, PTs play a key role on the IDT and can improve quality of life; however, multiple barriers exist to providing PT care within PC. Further advocacy is needed from PTs and professional organisations to integrate these services.

including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormonal or biological interventions may cause adverse effects. These adverse effects can include, but are not limited to, decreases in strength, balance, endurance, and overall quality of life. [3][4][5] Evidence demonstrates that low-, moderate-, and high-intensity exercise or physical activity is able to prevent, decrease, and/or manage the common physical and psychological sequelae in women diagnosed and treated for breast and ovarian cancer. 6-10 However, the authors were unable to find any research regarding the effectiveness of fitness boxing for women diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer. Fitness boxing and shadowboxing have become increasingly more popular forms of community group exercise. Unlike traditional boxing that requires a person to spar with a partner, fitness boxing involves throwing