4 Tracks of NONSTOP Content for Cancer Rehab

CORE CONFERENCE

EXPO

WED SYMPOSIA

THU SYMPOSIA

FRI SYMPOSIA

MEETINGS

REGISTER

PRE-CONFERENCE

RIC LECTURE/TOUR

Offering 3 days and 4+ concurrent tracks of high-caliber educational content for cancer rehabilitation, the ACRM 93rd Annual Conference, Progress in Rehabilitation Research (PIRR) provides outstanding value for every member of the cancer rehabilitation team.

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CORE CONFERENCE // 2 – 4 NOV

TONS of Cancer Rehabilitation content for clinicians and researchers
PLUS NONSTOP content for dozens of cross-cutting topics spanning multiple diagnoses
600+ scientific paper & poster presentations
CME/CEU credit in your choice of 15 disciplines—more than any other rehabilitation conference
Access to DOZENS of ACRM Meetings: interdisciplinary special interest groups, networking groups & task forces
Chat with the Experts
Poster Grand Rounds
Product Theatre
RECEPTIONS II and III:
- Exhibitors Reception OPEN to ALL (Tue PM)
- Henry B. Betts Awards Dinner & Gala: (Thu PM) Ticketed Event. Included in the WORLD PASS*

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Exciting EXPO Features

MORE unopposed time with Exhibitors
Drawings to Win Valuable Prizes
Chat with the Experts
Product Theater
Grab ‘n Go Lunches daily
Poster Grand Rounds
Welcome Reception
Exhibitors Reception

Cancer Rehabilitation Symposia

For specific CANCER REHABILITATION sessions and gobs of details (including presenters, session descriptions and schedules) see the ACRM APP.

FOCUS AREA ABBREVIATIONS: AN: Arts & Neuroscience, BI: Brain Injury, CAN: Cancer, CC: Cross-Cutting, CP: Clinical Practice, DI: Diagnosis Independent, GER: Geriatric Rehabilitation, INT: International, MES: Measurement, MIL: Military/VA, ND: Neurodegenerative Diseases, NP: Neuroplasticity, PAIN: Pain Rehabilitation, PED: Pediatric Rehabilitation, POL: Health Policy & Legislation, SCI: Spinal Cord Injury, ST: Stroke, TEC: Technology

WED 2 NOV // 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

#492 Innovative Models for the Delivery of Cancer Rehabilitation Services CAN, CP
Andrea Cheville, Julie Silver
#181 Powered Mobility Utilization in Cancer Patients CAN, TEC
Amy Ng, Theresa Gregorio-Torres
#30 The State of Cancer Rehabilitation Education in the Training of Health Care Professionals CAN, CP
Sasha Knowlton, Cynthia Cooper, Sara Christensen Holz
#252 Management of Dysphagia in the Head and Neck Cancer Patient CAN, CP
Samantha Jones, Vishwa Raj
#1000 Cancer-related fatigue: Etiology and Interventions
CAN
Patricia Ganz

WED 2 NOV // 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM

#153 Cognitive Complaints in Cancer Patients: Understanding the Problem and Clinical Applications Part I CAN, CP
Asher Arash, Patricia Ganz, Sunita Patel, Kathleen Van Dyk, Mary Radomski, Robin Newman, Lynne Padgett
#1010 Oral Presentation of Scientific Papers: PAIN & CANCER Topics
#327 Outcomes in Balance, Walking, and Fall Risks in Older Survivors of First Cancer Diagnosis: A Path to Prospective Surveillance Model CAN, GER
Min Hui Huang, Vicki Johnson-Lawrence, Jennifer Blackwood, Lucinda Pfalzer

WED 2 NOV // 4:30 – 5:45

#153 Cognitive Complaints in Cancer Patients: Understanding the Problem and Clinical Applications Part II CAN, CP
Asher Arash, Patricia Ganz, Sunita Patel, Kathleen Van Dyk, Mary Radomski, Robin Newman, Lynne Padgett
#157 Venous Thromboembolism in Cancer Rehabilitation CAN, CP
Amy Ng, Thein Oo
#183 Methadone Management Boot Camp CAN, PAIN
Brian McMichael, Whitney Luke
#80 Update in Cancer Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation: New Research, Guidelines, and Practice Recommendations CAN, POL
Vishwa Raj, Julie Silver

THU 3 NOV // 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM

#29 The Rehabilitation of Elderly Cancer Patients CAN, GER
Jack B. Fu, MacKenzi Pergolotti, Timothy F. Marshall, Kathleen D. Lyons, Alix Sleight, Catherine M. Alfano, Mary V. Radomski, Raymond McKena
#32 Multidisciplinary Patient-Centered Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) CAN, CP
Cynthia Cooper, Gayle Jameson, Carrie Riddock, Kim Scales, Tate Shimon
#176 Opioid Management Boot Camp CAN, PAIN
Brian McMichael, Whitney Luke
#529 Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation of the Cancer Patient CAN, PAIN
Carina Siracusa

THU 3 NOV // 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM

#49 Strategies for Successful Rehabilitation in Breast Cancer Patients Across the Care Continuum CAN, PAIN
Jennifer Baima, Ann Marie Flores
#53 Handling Tough Clinical Conversations: Key Communication Skills and Resources to Help Build Better Connections CAN, CP
Rebecca Kirch, Brian McMichael, Joyce Fichtenbaum
#93 Improving Rehabilitation of Cancer Survivors Through Human Factors Engineering Collaboration With Health Care CAN, CP
Mary Sesto, Amye Tevaarwerk, Lisa Cadmus-Bertram, Thomas Yen, Sara Christensen Holz, Douglas Wiegmann

Gail Gamble, MD

2016 Distinguished Lecturer in Cancer Rehabilitation & Survivorship Care

Rehabilitation: A Partner in Cancer Care and Survivorship – Evolution & Revolution! #21
Gail Gamble, Recipient of the 2016 Distinguished Lecturer in Cancer Rehabilitation & Survivorship Care Award

FRI 4 NOV // 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM

#59 Recommendations for Outcome Measure Use in Oncology Rehabilitation: The Evaluation Database to Guide Effectiveness (EDGE) CAN, MES
Shana Harrington, Mary Fisher, Laura Gilchrist
#112 Integrative Cancer Rehabilitation: New Research and Best Practices CAN, CP
Ariana Vora, Diane Radford
#287 Integrating Lifestyle Medicine Into the Rehabilitation of Cancer Survivors: Treating the Cause CAN, CP
Jonas Sokolof, Ryan Murphy

#20 Cancer, Exercise & Quality of Life: Benefit Finding Through Cancer Rehabilitation

Phil’s Camino Documentary Poster

David S. Zucker, MD, PhD, FAAPMR, Cancer Rehabilitation Physiatrist
Medical Director and Program Leader, Cancer Rehabilitation Services
Swedish Cancer Institute

Adverse effects of cancer and treatment can have devastating consequences on functional health and quality of life. Emerging research highlights the positive impact of exercise on functional health and QOL in the face of profound disability and reduced quality of life.

The first part of the presentation will overview evidence that supports links between compromised functional health, mortality and reduced quality of life. The second part of the presentation highlights the role of multidisciplinary, collaborative care in addressing common cancer and treatment-related impairments, and outlines incremental levels of specialization and resource intensity necessary to meet patient rehabilitation needs.

PHIL’S CAMINO

The presentation concludes with a private showing of “Phil’s Camino”, an award-winning documentary about a stage IV colon cancer patient who, with the support of his cancer rehabilitation and oncology teams, is able to adopt a positive approach to his disease and ongoing need for palliative chemotherapy. Exercise becomes the corner stone of improving his functional health.

Inspired, he replicates the legendary Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail — in his own backyard. His fitness improves, his disease goes into remission and he is given a “chemo holiday,” allowing him to fly to Spain and walk the actual El Camino de Santiago, a 500 mile pilgrimage, while on palliative chemotherapy. Along the way he realizes his true pilgrimage is the one he travels within.

This is an inspiring story and points to the positive role that cancer rehabilitation can play in improving functional health and quality of life for patients living with cancer. See brief Trailers below!

TRAILER 1 Phil’s Camino ACRM 2016
The password is CAMINO.

TRAILER 2 Phil’s Camino ACRM 2016
The password is CAMINO.

JOIN AN INFORMAL CONVERSATION

Many cancer survivors experience a changed sense of self that impacts their experience of purpose in life, psychological well-being and functional health. David Zucker, MD, PhD and Mary Radomski, PhD, OTR/L invite you to stay and join an informal conversation, immediately following the symposium, to explore cancer rehabilitation’s role in addressing the existential issues experienced by cancer survivors through enhancing functional health.

FRI 4 NOV // 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM

#175 Prehabilitation in Cancer Patients: Review and Application in Clinical Practice CAN, CP
An Ngo-Huang, Cindy Carmack, Rhodora Fontillas
#60 Resistance Training for Cancer Survivors CAN
Anne Swisher, Stephen Morris
#113 Rehabilitation of the Breast Cancer Patient in the Palliative Setting CAN
Sean Smith, Cody Andrews

CANCER REHABILITATION NETWORKING GROUP MEETINGS

*Many meetings are still being scheduled. Check back for the latest details.

WED, 2 NOV

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Cancer Rehabilitation Networking Group Task Force Chairs Meeting

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Cancer Rehabilitation Networking Group Business Meeting & Lunch

THU 3 NOV

6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
ACRM Membership Meeting

See the complete schedule of ACRM ISIG , networking group, and task force meetings and plan to join those that best align with your interest and expertise.

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as low as $349/student and $699/member

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PRE-CONFERENCE // 30 OCT – 1 NOV

It all begins on Sunday, 30 OCT with 3 days of in-depth Instructional Courses for more than a dozen focus areas. Separate registration required.

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Instructional Courses: Cross-Cutting Focus

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FOCUS AREA ABBREVIATIONS: AN: Arts & Neuroscience, BI: Brain Injury, CAN: Cancer, CC: Cross-Cutting, CP: Clinical Practice, DI: Diagnosis Independent, GER: Geriatric Rehabilitation, INT: International, MES: Measurement, MIL: Military/VA, ND: Neurodegenerative Diseases, NP: Neuroplasticity, PAIN: Pain Rehabilitation, PED: Pediatric Rehabilitation, POL: Health Policy & Legislation, SCI: Spinal Cord Injury, ST: Stroke, TEC: Technology

#45 How to Maintain and Lead Clinical Research as Physician, Clinician, or Clinician Researcher? RES, CC
Brad Kurowski, Douglas Katz, Flora Hammond, Mike Jones
#233 Yoga: A Holistic Approach for Rehabilitation Across Disciplines CP, CC
Ellen Zambo Anderson, Lori Zucker
#271 Performing and Making Sense of a Literature Search RES, CC
Christine Willis, Mark Sweatman
#66 Single-Case Design Studies: Development, Clinical Use, Reporting and Evaluation for the Rehabilitation Evidence Base DI, CP, CC
Marcel Dijkers, Robyn Tate, Ronald Seel, James Graham
#74 The Importance and Reality of Integrating Outcome Assessment in Clinical Practice DI, CP, CC
Pamela Roberts, Rochard Riggs, Trudy Mallinson, Deborah Backus, Sarah Morrison
#101 Evaluating Evidence for Use in Everyday Practice CP
Ronald Seel, Gary Gronseth, Marcel Dijkers

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RIC Lecture & Tour

Joanne C. Smith, MD, RIC President & CEO

#843 Re-Imagining Rehabilitation Care and Research at AbilityLab: The Future of RIC

TUE, 1 NOV // 1:00 PM – 4:30

Participants will independently commute to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at 345 E Superior Street (2 miles from the Hilton) to learn about a new approach to clinical research and patient care that informed the design of the new research hospital, AbilityLab, scheduled to open in March 2017. By literally breaking down the walls between science and clinical care, RIC is making a $550 million investment to change the way research is conducted, accelerate clinical breakthroughs, and improve patient outcomes.

Hear directly from the researchers and clinicians who built this advanced knowledge translation concept over the past 7 years, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Joanne C. Smith, who will discuss how these innovations are being adopted in the new hospital. Participants will have the opportunity to tour the AbilityLab prototype on the 9th floor of RIC.

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