Authors:
Cahya Buwana, PhD, MSOT, is Researcher, Department of Occupational Therapy, Graduate School of Human Health Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan, and Occupational Therapist Supervisor, Department of Rehabilitation, Dharmais National Cancer Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Fifi Dwijayanti, MKM, SKM, is Researcher, Department of Research and Development, Dharmais National Cancer Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Ninik Nurhidayah, Dr, MKes, SPd, SST, is Senior Lecturer, Occupational Therapy, Polytechnic of Health Kemenkes Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia.
Yuko Ito, PhD, is Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Graduate School of Human Health Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Peter Bontje, PhD, is Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Graduate School of Human Health Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
CE Credit: .1 AOTA CEU ( 1 contact hour/ 1.25 NBCOT PDUs)
ABSTRACT:
Importance: In this scoping review, we explore the meaning of occupation for people with advanced cancer to develop and improve occupation-based services in oncology.
Objective: To identify the meaning(s) of occupation for adults with advanced cancer through relevant peer reviewed literature.
Following this course, the learner will be able to:
- Recall past literature related to people with advanced cancer and participation in occupations.
- Summarize the four themes that emerged from the scoping review.
- Discuss the implications of the study for occupational therapy practitioners.
What This Article Adds: This scoping review identifies meanings of occupation linked to the health and well-being of adults with advanced cancer to develop and improve occupation-based services in oncology.
Read More