A Guidebook for Latina Breast Cancer Survivors & Occupational Therapy Practitioners

Authors

Abigail Hernandez, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Leslie Khan-Farooqi, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Mary Ann Smith, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

Many Latina women diagnosed with breast cancer face psychosocial challenges and do not have access or the necessary resources to assist them with these challenges which may lead to decreased quality of life. This study is designed to address the most common psychosocial issues associated with breast cancer to assist Latina women as well as occupational therapy practitioners.

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Female, Cancer survivors, Quality of life, Breast neoplasms, Occupational therapy, Hispanic or Latino

Medical Subject Headings

Female, Cancer survivors, Quality of life, Breast neoplasms, Occupational therapy, Hispanic or Latino

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy | Oncology

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 10-17, 2024.

Recommended Citation

Hernandez, A., Khan-Farooqi, L., & Smith, M. A. (2024, April 1). A Guidebook for Latina Breast Cancer Survivors & Occupational Therapy Practitioners. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2024/23