Effect of Community-Based Occupational Therapy on Health-Related Quality of Life and Engagement in Meaningful Activities of Women with Breast Cancer

Occupational Therapy International
Daiva PetrusevicieneEgle Lendraitiene

Abstract

We aimed to evaluate the short-term effects of community-based occupational therapy on health-related quality of life and engagement in meaningful activities among women with breast cancer. An open label randomized controlled trial study design was applied. The participants were members of various societies of women with cancer. In total, 22 women have participated in the study. Participants of the experimental group (n = 11) participated in a 6-week community-based occupational therapy program and the usual activities of various societies, whereas the control group (n = 11) women participated in the usual activities of the societies only. 1 of the participants withdrew during the course; therefore 21 completed the study successfully. Participants of both groups were assessed for health-related quality of life and the participants of the experimental group were assessed for engagement in meaningful activities. The evaluation was carried out during the nonacute period of the disease-at the beginning of the study and after 6 weeks. Women of the experimental group demonstrated statistically significantly better scores in the global quality of life, role functions, physical, emotional, cognitive, and social functions, fatigue, inso...Continue Reading

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Jul 21, 2020·Cancer Medicine·Constantina ConstantinouAndreas Charalambous
Jul 1, 2020·The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association·Anthea UdovicichNasim Salehi
May 20, 2021·Occupational Therapy in Health Care·Darla CossKathleen D Lyons

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