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Digital Oncology Rehabilitation

Integrating Technology into Cancer Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

  • 1st Edition - January 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Manpreet Kaur, Mukurdipi Ray, Shahid Mohammad Ganie, Shagun Agarwal
  • Language: English

Digital Oncology Rehabilitation: Integrating Technology into Cancer Rehabilitation and Palliative Care reimagines cancer recovery through the lens of digital innovation. This e… Read more

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Description

Digital Oncology Rehabilitation: Integrating Technology into Cancer Rehabilitation and Palliative Care reimagines cancer recovery through the lens of digital innovation. This edited volume bridges clinical expertise and technological advancement to transform physiotherapy and palliative care in oncology. The book explores AI-driven personalization, telephysiotherapy, wearable sensors, robotics, and predictive analytics, offering practical frameworks for remote assessment, symptom monitoring, and adaptive rehabilitation. Sections are supported by real-world case studies and ethical implementation strategies.

Academics, clinicians, and researchers will benefit from a comprehensive, evidence-based guide that merges compassionate care with cutting-edge tools, thus empowering them to improve quality of life, create functional outcomes, and provide equitable access for cancer survivors and palliative patients.

Key features

  • Bridges clinical rehabilitation with emerging technologies, integrating AI, robotics, and wearables into oncology physiotherapy and palliative care
  • Provides practical, scalable frameworks by offering implementation roadmaps, ethical guidelines, and real-world case studies for clinical adoption
  • Focuses on survivorship and holistic care, addressing the physical, emotional, and psychosocial dimensions of cancer recovery and end-of-life support

Readership

Researchers and graduate and postgraduate students in oncology, biomedical engineering, computer science, physiotherapy, and nursing

Table of contents

1. Redefining Palliative Care: The Role of Digital Health in Modern Oncology Rehabilitation

2. Cancer Rehabilitation through Physiotherapy: Bridging Traditional Modalities with Contemporary Demands

3. Virtual Consultations and Remote Physical Assessments: A New Standard for Onco-Rehab Continuity

4. Designing Tele-rehabilitation Frameworks for Cancer Survivorship

5. Digital Therapeutics in Oncology

6. Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Exercise Prescription

7. Predictive Modelling and Machine Learning

8. Mobile Health Applications

9. Immersive Technologies for Neuropsychological Recovery

10. Cognitive Engagement and Neuroplasticity in Onco-Rehabilitation

11. Next-Gen Wearables in Oncology Care

12. Sensor Technologies and Gait Analysis

13. Infrastructure, Literacy, and Training

14. Ethics in the Digital Health Age

15. Bridging the Digital Divide

16. Precision Oncology and Rehabilitation Futures

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Manpreet Kaur

Dr. Manpreet Kaur (PT) is a dedicated physiotherapist and Assistant Professor at Chandigarh University, India, specializing in neurological disorders. With a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Physiotherapy, she has extensive teaching experience, instructing undergraduate physiotherapy and pharmacy students in anatomy, physiology, and practical applications. Dr. Kaur actively treats patients in outpatient departments while guiding final-year students in their projects and dissertations. She serves as the lab in-charge of the physiotherapy lab and engages in research, contributing to publications and securing patents for innovative rehabilitation devices. Her passion for education and patient care is complemented by her diverse interests, including music, cooking, and sports. Fluent in Hindi, English, and Punjabi, Dr. Kaur aims to enhance the quality of neurorehabilitation education and treatment, making a significant impact on both her students and patients.
Affiliations and expertise
Chandigarh University, India

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Mukurdipi Ray

Dr. (Major) M. D. Ray is Professor of Surgical Oncology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. He is a clinician-scientist and academic leader whose work focuses on advancing surgical oncology through innovation, research, and education. He has developed several cost-effective surgical approaches for cancer care and is an inventor on multiple patents. Dr. Ray has authored numerous scholarly and educational publications and serves in editorial leadership roles for oncology journals. He is actively involved in postgraduate and doctoral education as an examiner and mentor for specialist training programs across India. His contributions span clinical practice, research, and academic administration, with a strong commitment to improving cancer care and surgical outcomes. In addition to his medical career, he has represented India internationally through cultural programs.
Affiliations and expertise
AIIMS

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Shahid Mohammad Ganie

Dr. Shahid Mohammad Ganie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Information Management and Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. His research interests include Data Analytics, Explainable Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Healthcare Informatics, Medical Image Analysis, and Smart Healthcare Systems. He has published over multiple research articles in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences, holds two healthcare-related patents, and has edited several books. His research focuses on developing AI-driven solutions for healthcare applications.

Affiliations and expertise
King Faishal University

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Shagun Agarwal

He has received his BPT degree from Swami Vivekananda national Institute of Rehabilitation and Research Centre in 1999, MPT from Jamia Hamdard University in 2003. He awarded with PhD degree in Amity University. Currently he is working as a dean in Department of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University, Noida (UP), India. He is an active member of IAP association and conducting number of workshops related to physiotherapy practices. He has numerous research papers published in reputed journal.

Affiliations and expertise
Amity University, India