Implementing a Prospective Surveillance and Early Intervention Model
of Care in Cancer Rehab

Date: November 18, 2025

Description: This presentation explores the prospective surveillance and early intervention model of care in cancer rehabilitation - a proactive approach aimed at identifying risks and managing treatment-related impairments before they become debilitating. Drawing on clinical observations and evidence, it highlights the rationale for adopting this model to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. The session will also outline key considerations for successful implementation, including clinical pathways, resource planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Intended audience: Patients, caregivers, medical professionals, lymphedema practitioners, members of cancer multidisciplinary teams, researchers and policymakers Key takeaways for attendees: Understand the value of a screening and early intervention model of care. Attendees will gain practical insight into how proactive surveillance can detect and address cancer-related impairments before they escalate, improving long-term patient outcomes. Implementing the model effectively: Learn actionable strategies for integrating the model into clinical practice, including resource planning, pathway development, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

About the speaker: Louise Koelmeyer (she, hers, her) PhD, BAppSc (OT) Associate Professor Head, Department of Health Sciences Director, Australian Lymphoedema Education, Research & Treatment Centre (ALERT) at Macquarie University. As a lymphoedema therapist and occupational therapist with over 35 years of clinical experience across public and private settings, Louise is a recognised expert in breast cancer-related lymphoedema management, education and research.