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Oncology
Treatment Network
Fact Sheet

Description of the Network: The Oncology Treatment network is a specialty group within ATRA, established to promote and preserve the grassroots philosophy of professional involvement. The network was established to assist the CTRS in developing the role of Recreation Therapist in Oncology settings and to in turn provide increased opportunities for patients and families to improve functioning end enhance the quality of life.

Settings:
hospitals
nursing homes
hospice facilities
home hospice or other home health agencies
Rehabilitation units

Functioning Areas Addressed:
Anxiety and stress management
Grief and Bereavement
Social limitations and isolation
Fatigue
Decrease in physical functioning and/or mobility
Pain Management
Changes in Leisure Lifestyle
Self-esteem and self-confidence

Interventions:
Stress management
Leisure Education and Leisure Counseling
Exercise
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Life Review/Reminiscence/Genealogy
Humor Programming

For coordinator contact information, go to the treatment network home page.