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 …

This article presents a scoping review of 74 papers from the peer reviewed literature dealing
with occupational therapy in palliative care. Five themes emerged regarding the parameters …

Introduction care home residents have high healthcare needs not fully met by prevailing
healthcare models. This study explored how healthcare configuration influences resource …

Background: 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 …

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 …

Background: The distinct value of occupational therapy (OT) in end-of-life care is to facilitate
quality of life for clients and their caregivers through engagement in occupations during the …

Background: Living with advanced cancer can have a profound impact on the person's self.
A person's self is influenced by various aspects of daily life, including engagement in …

Introduction The death of a spouse greatly affects the survivor's emotions and may change
one's everyday occupations, especially during recent bereavement. Considering the …

Introduction While occupational therapists promote quality of life enabling occupation, many
receive little to no training on palliative and end-of-life care. This study synthesizes relevant …

Introduction There is limited research into the role of occupational therapy in discharge
planning in palliative care. This study aimed to explore patients' and caregivers' perceptions …