Mapping the scope of occupational therapy practice in palliative care: A European Association for Palliative Care cross-sectional survey

Palliative Medicine
Gail Eva, Deidre Morgan

Abstract

Occupational therapists play an integral role in the care of people with life-limiting illnesses. However, little is known about the scope of occupational therapy service provision in palliative care across Europe and factors influencing service delivery. This study aimed to map the scope of occupational therapy palliative care interventions across Europe and to explore occupational therapists' perceptions of opportunities and challenges when delivering and developing palliative care services. A 49-item online cross-sectional survey comprised of fixed and free text responses was securely hosted via the European Association for Palliative Care website. Survey design, content and recruitment processes were reviewed and formally approved by the European Association for Palliative Care Board of Directors. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to analyse data. Setting/respondents: Respondents were European occupational therapists whose caseload included palliative care recipients (full-time or part-time). In total, 237 valid responses were analysed. Findings demonstrated a consistency in occupational therapy practice in palliative care between European countries. Clinician time was prioritised towards indirect patie...Continue Reading

References

Dec 18, 2007·Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health·Julie GreenJeanne Daly
Nov 27, 2009·Palliative & Supportive Care·Karen la CourStaffan Josephsson
May 19, 2010·Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care·Gail Eva, Bee Wee
Sep 28, 2010·Australian Occupational Therapy Journal·Georgia K B HalkettSamar Aoun
Sep 30, 2010·Palliative & Supportive Care·Gerd Andersson SvidénLena Borell
Sep 30, 2010·Palliative & Supportive Care·Nicole Kasven-GonzalezSusan Miale
May 20, 2011·Journal of Palliative Medicine·Noel S C Javier, Marcos L Montagnini
Oct 1, 2011·Australian Occupational Therapy Journal·Sharon Keesing, Lorna Rosenwax
Nov 3, 2011·Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'ergothérapie·Anna Park Lala, Elizabeth Anne Kinsella
Jul 18, 2015·BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care·Deidre D MorganSanchia A Aranda
Jan 16, 2016·Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
Sep 17, 2016·Australian Occupational Therapy Journal·Kathrine HammillCatherine Cook

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Software Mentioned

Excel
CHERRIES
EAPC

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
Anita AtwalAnne McIntyre
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
Wendy M Holmes, Marjorie E Scaffa
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Aliki ThomasRosemary Lysaght
© 2022 Meta ULC. All rights reserved