Israel Cancer Association - Annual Report 2023

Israel Cancer Association // Annual Report 2023

which organizes the oncology dieticians' aspect and the ICA, in charge of oncology and psycho oncology aspects. • A training was held in February 2023 for Lavi teams at Maccabi HMO on 'full package for the oncology patient' led by ICA Rehabilitation & Support Dept. Director MSW Orit Spira and ICA Head Nurse RN Livia Kislev . • Meetings were held in March 2023 for the Clalit HMO Southern region multi-disciplinary team, on 'Sexuality and intimacy towards the end of life' and 'How to improve the guidance of the patient and his family towards the end of life?' The meetings were held by ICA Head Nurse RN Livia Kislev . • Meetings were held in March 2023 for the Clalit HMO Southern region multi-disciplinary team, on 'Sexuality and intimacy towards the end of life' and 'How to improve the guidance of the patient and his family towards the end of life?' The meetings were held by ICA Head Nurse RN Livia Kislev . • A professional zoom meeting was held in March 2023 on 'Physical exercise and cancer – what's new?' The training was designed for physiotherapists from all medical centers from ICA's 'Steps to a Healthy Life'® project. The meeting was coordinated by ICA Head Nurse RN Livia Kislev , and RN Rina Dikhel , ICA Oncology Nurse and clinical expert in Palliative Care. • A training was held in April 2023 for nurses in oncology nursing care on 'Learning new information in the field of psycho-oncology' led by Dr. Shlomit Perry , social worker in the field of psycho-oncology. • A training was held in May 2023 for the home hospice team at Hadassah Mt. Scopus on 'Hospice nursing guidance – linking theory and practice'. The purpose of the workshop was to improve nursing communication skills at the hospice. • A training was held in June 2023 for social workers at Assuta Medical Center in Ramat Hachayal on

Rehabilitation, sexuality, parents training and acquaintance with Charles Clore Hostel. Coordinated by ICA Rehabilitation & Support Dept. Director MSW Orit Spira . • A zoom meeting was held in November 2023 for physiotherapists from the medical centers on 'Oncology physiotherapists' activity during wartime'. Coordinated by ICA Head Nurse RN Livia Kislev , and RN Rina Dikhel , ICA Oncology Nurse and clinical expert in Palliative Care. Israel Psycho-Oncology Association The Israel Psycho-Oncology Association, which gathers professionals from the field of oncology, such as social workers, psychologists, etc. in collaboration with the ICA, held an online seminar and a full-day workshop for professionals in the field of psycho-oncology. In June 2023, a seminar was held on the topic diagnosing and treating demoralization' led by Prof. David Kissen . Student Training Center Upon commencement of the academic school year, the ICA training center at Beit Mati in Givatayim opened its doors to social work and psychology students. The trainers, ICA Central Region MSW Dana Rechavi-Heller , ICA Palliative Care and Scholarship Recipients MSW Dalia Stern , and Neuro-Psycho Oncology Rehabilitation Psychologist Dr. Michal Sadeh . The students receive training on how to conduct private sessions with patients. Interest Groups As part of its activities, the Rehabilitation and Support Department holds periodic meetings for nurses who share a common interest in a specific nursing topic, such as palliative care, ostomy and breast health coordinators. The groups are coordinated by RN Livia Kislev , ICA Head Nurse and RN Rina Dikhel , Oncology Nurse and ICA Palliative Care Specialist.

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