Quality and evidence-based cancer rehabilitation
The Cancer Rehabilitation Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, serves people who need help regaining function or independence lost to symptoms of their cancer or related to side effects of oncology treatments. Whether your cancer requires you to stay at our inpatient Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital or you need outpatient rehabilitation services, our physical medicine and rehabilitation experts will be with you throughout your recovery journey.
At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, you’ll receive innovative cancer rehabilitation care that’s accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and recognized nationally for its safety and outcomes.
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Inpatient cancer rehabilitation outcomes
In 2024, our inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Program treated 178 people. Roughly 54% of the cancer rehabilitation patients were male and 46% were female, and the average age was 63. They stayed an average of 12.45 days at Dodd and spent three and a half hours a day in therapy.
Our patients’ perseverance shows in our home discharge rates, with 77% of cancer patients were discharged from Dodd straight to home – 90.8% were back in their own homes within 90 days of their discharge from the hospital.
Patient satisfaction
How did you feel about your care?
- 96.3% of our oncology patients were satisfied to very satisfied with their rehabilitation care.
- 96.6% agreed or strongly agreed that they were involved with decision-making during their recovery.
Functional improvement
What progress have you made?
Higher scores mean increased levels of independence. Our cancer patients experienced, on average, a 61% increase in the functional areas of self-care and mobility.
- Average score at admission: 57.48
- Average score at discharge: 90.74
Quality of life
Did quality of life improve after your hospital stay?
- 98.7% of our oncology patients agreed or strongly agreed that the rehabilitation program prepared them for going home.
- 94.1% agreed or strongly agreed that the program improved their quality of life.
Outpatient cancer rehabilitation outcomes
We bring the same quality and compassion of our inpatient care to our outpatient cancer rehabilitation services. Our expert physiatrists and therapists offer these treatments at locations throughout central Ohio.
In 2024, we treated 69 cancer patients in our outpatient cancer rehabilitation program. Cancer patients had an average of 8.62 visits over the course of 8 weeks of treatment.
Patient satisfaction
How did you feel about your care?
- 100% of cancer patients felt outpatient therapy provided useful information and helped them reach their goals.
- 5-star rating given by our patients and families.
Quality of life
How are you thriving since outpatient therapy?
- 100% of cancer rehabilitation patients and their families are connected to the JamesCareforLife for wellness, exercise and self-care programs.
Average length of treatment
How long were you in treatment?
- On average, cancer rehabilitation patients had roughly 9 therapy visits.
- The average length of outpatient cancer rehabilitation treatment was 8 weeks.