Occupational Therapy for Adults With Cancer: Why It Matters
| Autor: | Lauro Muñoz, Hyman B. Muss, Claudine Campbell, Mackenzi Pergolotti, Grant R. Williams |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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Occupational therapy
Gerontology Quality of life Adult 030506 rehabilitation Cancer Research medicine.medical_specialty Activities of daily living 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Neoplasms medicine Relevance (law) Humans Fatigue Service (business) business.industry Cancer Functional status Social engagement medicine.disease Social Participation 3. Good health Geriatric Oncology Oncology 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Physical therapy Accidental Falls 0305 other medical science business |
| Zdroj: | The Oncologist |
| ISSN: | 1549-490X 1083-7159 |
| Popis: | Adult cancer survivors are significantly more likely to report being in fair or poor health, have comorbidities, one or more limitations in activities of daily living, and poorer functional status when compared with similar age adults without a cancer diagnosis. Occupational therapy is specifically designed to evaluate and treat functional deficits, yet it remains underused in cancer care. Adults with cancer may be at risk for limitations in functional status and quality of life (QOL). Occupational therapy is a supportive service with the specific mission to help people functionally engage in life as safely and independently as possible with the primary goal of improving QOL. Unfortunately, for people with cancer, occupational therapy remains underused. The overall purpose of this review is to provide an understanding of what occupational therapy is and its relevance to patients with cancer, highlight the reasons to refer, and, last, provide general advice on how to access services. Implications for Practice: Adults with cancer are at risk for functional decline, which can lead to increased hospitalization, poor tolerance of cancer treatment, and increased health-care costs. Occupational therapy is specifically designed to evaluate and treat functional deficits, yet it remains underused in cancer care. This article describes what occupational therapy is, how to identify those who may need it, and how to access services. |
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