Testing Digital Physical Rehabilitation for Cancer Patients During and After Treatment in South Baltic Countries

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are examining the feasibility of implementing digitally supported physical rehabilitation for cancer patients during and after systemic treatment. This multinational study involves five countries in the South Baltic region and aims to improve accessibility to rehabilitation services, which are important for maintaining physical function and quality of life in cancer survivors. The study addresses barriers such as distance to facilities, busy treatment schedules, and limited internet access, with the goal of enhancing rehabilitation reach and sustainability across different healthcare settings. The intervention consists of needs-based digital rehabilitation programs lasting from 8 to 16 weeks, delivered by trained healthcare professionals. Each participating site selects a digital solution tailored to local needs, offering either fully or partially digital rehabilitation during systemic cancer treatment and after treatment completion. The study includes two separate feasibility trials one for patients currently receiving systemic therapy and another for those who have recently completed treatment or are on maintenance therapy. Participants will engage in individualized goal setting and rehabilitation guided by healthcare professionals, with assessments conducted throughout the intervention period. Data collection includes patient-reported outcomes, therapist perspectives, and resource use, all stored securely in a database. The study will measure factors such as reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of digital rehabilitation using the RE-AIM framework. Safety, drop-outs, and economic aspects will also be monitored over approximately 4 to 12 weeks for patients and up to about one year for therapists.

Digitizing Cancer Rehabilitation During and After Systemic Treatment: Feasibility Testing Implementation in South Baltic Countries