Background Due to an urgent need to develop palliative care services for geriatric patients
with advanced cancer, an overview of available information regarding home-based …

Objectives Cancer survivors often experience mobility impairments that negatively impact
their ability to engage in everyday activities. Healthcare providers working with patients in …

Background: While evidence shows that occupational therapists can play a key role in the
care of people with palliative care needs, more knowledge about effective occupational …

Ongoing participation in valued and essential everyday activities remains a priority for
people with advanced disease. This study sought to understand factors influencing patients …

Introduction: Little is known about the use and aspects impacting the use of the activity chair,
which is a device supporting seated activities in everyday life. The aim was to understand (a) …

Objective This study aimed to examine the characteristics of assistive device users and
influencing factors among disabled elderly in China. Methods A total of 13,510 disabled …

Emotional Primary Common emotional challenges include depression, anxiety, fear, and
uncertainty. Individuals may experience persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure …

Abstract Introduction: The Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa commissioned
a task team to gather evidence that would inform the upcoming National Health Insurance …

Objectives Most people prefer to die at home. Timely and appropriate provision of assistive
technology can support people to remain at home in the palliative phase. A state-wide …

This chapter explores the diverse scope of occupational therapy (OT) interventions in cancer
rehabilitation and addresses the unique challenges individuals face from childhood through …