Background: Patients with advanced cancer are increasingly expected to self-manage. Thus
far, this topic has received little systematic attention. Aim: To summarise studies describing …

Most adults with cancer are over 65 years of age, and this cohort is expected to grow
exponentially. Older adults have an increased burden of comorbidities and risk of …

Background Having patients self-manage their health conditions is a widely promoted
concept, but many patients struggle to practice it effectively. Moreover, few studies have …

Introduction Cancer can disrupt participation in everyday activities, suggesting a place for
occupational therapy; however, there is a need to articulate the nature, scope and available …

Importance: Underutilization of hospice occupational therapy may be attributable to a lack of
evidence on efficacy. Objective: To conduct a scoping review of occupational therapy …

Background: People with advanced cancer face difficulties with their everyday activities at
home that may reduce their health-related quality of life. To address these difficulties, we …

Participation refers to a state of health in which a person is able to fully engage in roles and
life situations. Adults living with and beyond cancer often report persistent participation …

Background: People living with advanced cancer experience functional decline and
increasing difficulty participating in activities of daily living over their final year of life …

Introduction An interdisciplinary team approach to patients in specialised palliative care is
recommended; however, the composition of the professionals tends to vary, and the roles of …

Background. There is an emerging evidence base about the scope of occupational therapy
in palliative and end-of-life care, but little is known about this practice in Québec or barriers …