TheOncoPT Podcast

While the New Year may seem like the completely wrong time to discuss burnout, it’s actually more important than ever. Why?

Because 2024 is just going to be another 2023…unless you do something about it.

In our fast-paced world of healthcare, the demand for exceptional patient care often comes at a cost – the risk of burnout among healthcare professionals.

In a recent enlightening episode on TheOncoPT Podcast, I had the privilege of discussing this critical issue with the insightful Dr. Rebekah Griffith. We dove into what burnout really looks like (plus what is ISN’T), plus the importance of self-care, structured professional development planning, and the symbiotic relationship between personal and professional life.

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2023 - what a year. To send this year out with a bang, we’re covering highlights (& lows) from 2023, predictions for the new year, & some special birthday wishes from YOU to celebrate TheOncoPT’s 5th birthday!

Join the waitlist for The Cancer Rehab Community Conference 2024 at TheOncoPT.com/waitlist

To join The Cancer Rehab Community (for FREE!), visit TheOncoPT.com/community

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Health care is ever-evolving, whether you like it or not. And if you’re going to practice smarter in 2024, you’ve got to shift your perspective.

The big shift in question? Transcending the boundaries of care (aka how we’ve always done things) & step into a holistic approach for both your patients & you.

This recap episode dives into insightful conversations with past guests Joe Sanok, Dr. Lori Boright, & Dr. Rebeca Segraves, each providing a unique lens on smarter practices in oncology patient care.

Join us on this journey as we explore how embracing a holistic mindset and breaking down silos can pave the way for smarter, more effective practices in cancer rehab throughout 2024 and beyond.

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More than EVER, I am convinced of this one thing:

We need more specialists in oncology physical therapy. Not that we need more people taking that 7 hour exam - we need oncology patient care SPECIALISTS, because more patients than ever are diagnosed with cancer & require specialized care. Run of the mill PT simply will not cut it. PERIOD.

In this episode, we’re reflecting on the themes of the past year and the importance of specialization in oncology physical therapy. I’m sharing past patient experiences & exactly how that subpar care highlights the need for competent clinicians who can confidently and competently care for oncology patients.

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It’s almost 2024 baby! In this episode, we’re reflecting on the importance of collaboration in cancer rehab and highlighting some of the most impactful moments from the podcast this year. The theme of collaboration is explored through interviews with various professionals, including physical therapists, oncology acupuncturists, and experts in pelvic health and emergency department care. These conversations emphasize the need for sustainable collaboration that benefits patients, improves job satisfaction, and expands the reach of cancer rehab services in communities.

You don’t want to miss this 2023 wrap-up episode: listen now!

For show notes & links to the full interviews, visit TheOncoPT.com/278

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The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) has some brand new updates that will go into effect in 2024. Here’s why they should matter to you:

They’re all about exercise!

Specifically, the updates clarify the requirements for pre-operative functional assessments & appropriate referrals to exercise programs & rehabilitation.

This is huge for so many reasons, but most especially to help expand patient access & pathways to appropriate exercise & rehab services.

Today, Dr. Karen Wonders of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance is on the podcast to discuss what these new updates are & what exactly they mean for you. Plus, we also talk about how you can leverage your expertise & facilitate this process for your community - aka become the go-to pro as these updates are implemented.

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On November 11, 2023, I hosted the first EVER Cancer Rehab Community Conference. It’s still sinking in that I put together a whole conference with 11 mind-blowing speakers for over 100 registrants!

After taking a few days to recover & process what happened at #TCRCC2023, it’s time to recap the experience, share our biggest takeaways, & how this movement is already impacting cancer rehab as a whole.

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As you know, collaboration is the name of the game in cancer rehab.

While PT, OT, & speech therapy instantly come to mind, there’s actually quite a few more disciplines we’re not including in this collaboration.

Including oncology acupuncture ⬇️

Oncology acupuncture has been around for a while, & many of your patients already use acupuncture to help with various treatment side effects.

So you better get clear on what it does, who it’s for, & how it helps your patients!

Mari Galle is the Director of Integrative Medicine & an oncology acupuncturist at Cancer Rehab & Integrative Medicine in Austin, Texas. In today’s interview, she takes you behind the scenes of what acupuncture is & how it helps oncology patients. Plus, she gives concrete examples of how cancer rehab & oncology acupuncture work together to better serve our patients.

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Rehab is NOT well-integrated into advanced cancer care. But these patients need rehab EVEN MORE than many patients with early-stage cancer.

November is Hospice & Palliative Care Month, so this is the perfect time to talk about a patient population very near & dear to my heart.

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Health care is sick.

Obviously, we’re no strangers to illness. But health care as an industry, as a profession, as a vocation is sick.

& will continue to get worse unless we implement real solutions.

We’ve already seen other industries implement these solutions, & they’re working. It’s time to make it happen for real in health care.

Joe Sanok is a licensed professional counselor & psychologist, thyroid cancer survivor, & author of Thursday is the New Friday. In today’s conversation, we really get into just how broken American health care is, but it doesn’t stop there. We actually get into real strategies you can implement at your own work place to truly start fixing our broken system, to better help our patients.

You’ll learn:

• Ways to better structure your work week for you, your patient, & *your boss*
• How to use your time most efficiently to get allllll your tasks done
• How automation helps your practice & ways to implement automation in OncoPT

Tune in ASAP for this practice-changing conversation.

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