Occupational therapy for adults with cancer: Why it matters Journal Article
| Authors: | Pergolotti, M.; Williams, G. R.; Campbell, C.; Munoz, L. A.; Muss, H. B. |
| Article Title: | Occupational therapy for adults with cancer: Why it matters |
| Abstract: | 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. © AlphaMed Press 2016. |
| Keywords: | quality of life; occupational therapy; functional status; activities of daily living |
| Journal Title: | The Oncologist |
| Volume: | 21 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 1083-7159 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Date Published: | 2016-03-01 |
| Start Page: | 314 |
| End Page: | 319 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1634/theoncologist.2015-0335 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC4786355 |
| PUBMED: | 26865588 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 4 April 2016 -- Source: Scopus |
