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Many cancer survivors are faced with functional limitations when engaging in meaningful occupations due to side effects such as anxiety, pain, fatigue, weakness, nausea, etc. from receiving cancer treatments which can impact their quality of life. Occupational therapy has a significant role in supportive care for cancer survivors by providing occupation-based interventions that focus on maximizing function and mitigating functional decline. However, occupational therapy is underutilized in cancer care due to patients' lack of awareness of the role of OT and how it can improve quality of life after receiving cancer treatment. Therefore, this capstone project took place in Tallahassee, Florida at Be Strong Therapy Rehabilitation clinic and Allegro Senior Living facility focused on highlighting the need for occupational therapy to be utilized more effectively in cancer care. This project aimed to provide education to cancer survivors, or anyone interested in learning more about OT in cancer care through an educational session and providing educational materials such as a PowerPoint presentation and pamphlets. Additionally, pre-and post-surveys were administered to evaluate participants’ level of knowledge regarding OT in cancer care before and after attending the educational session. By increasing awareness of occupational therapy in cancer care, OT may be effectively utilized more in cancer care to continue helping survivors meet their occupational needs.
Publication Date
Fall 12-20-2024
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
Occupational therapy, Cancer, Cancer survivors, Cancer Rehabilitation, Underutilization, Effectiveness, Awareness
Medical Subject Headings
Occupational therapy, frovatriptan, Cancer survivors, Florida, Quality of life, Pamphlets, Survivors, Occupations, Anxiety, Fatigue
Disciplines
Education | Occupational Therapy | Oncology
Recommended Citation
Parson, A., & Gutierrez, Z. (2024, December 20). Increasing Awareness of the Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy in Cancer Rehabilitation. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2024/45
Comments
Poster presented at the in-person OTD Capstone Symposium, held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on December 6, 2024.