Daily Routine Redesign To Optimize Occupational Performance For Individuals with Cancer During and Post-Treatment

Authors

Summer M. Mazade, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Cassandra Nelson, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

Cancer and cancer treatment impacts individual's ability to participate in daily activities due to the symptoms or side effects that they experience. With advancements in cancer screenings and treatments, there is a growing population of those living with long term side effects that lower their quality of life. A program was developed to redesign cancer survivors' daily routine based on their symptoms and priorities to increase occupational performance in activities of daily living. The program showed a positive impact on the lives of cancer survivors' daily lives.

Publication Date

Spring 4-25-2025

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Cancer, Cancer survivors, Routine redesign, Symptoms, Activities of daily living

Medical Subject Headings

Cancer, Cancer screenings, Cancer survivors, Quality of life

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy | Rehabilitation and Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences April 25, 2025.

Recommended Citation

Mazade, S. M., & Nelson, C. (2025, April 25). Daily Routine Redesign To Optimize Occupational Performance For Individuals with Cancer During and Post-Treatment. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2025/25

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