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ScholarWorks > HHS > OT > OJOT > Vol. 8 > Iss. 1 (2020)

 

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Sheila M. Longpré, PhD, MOT, OTR/L; Katie M. Polo, DHS, OTR, CLT-LANA; Mary Frances Baxter, PhD, OT, FAOTA

Abstract

Background: This case study aimed to identify and describe meaningful physical occupations used by a cancer survivor to increase or maintain levels of participation during active chemotherapy and subsequent cancer related fatigue.

Method: A case study approach was used to develop an in-depth description and analysis based on one participant’s experience with breast cancer and associated treatments. A semi-structured interview was conducted. The data were analyzed through description of the case, categories, and themes. It also included categorical aggregation in efforts to seek a collection of instances from the data to explore any issue-relevant meanings.

Results: Following data analysis, one overarching theme, return to normalcy, was identified with three subthemes: (a) prioritization of meaningful activities, (b) modifications to activities or routines, (c) lack of referral for immediate needs.

Conclusion: Personal knowledge of occupational therapy practice provided support for enhancing engagement in daily meaningful occupations. Lessons learned from this experience could be applied to clients experiencing cancer related side effects to improve engagement in daily occupations.

Comments

The authors report that they have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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