The purpose of this qualitative descriptive research was to explore occupational therapy
practice within the specialised palliative care area of hospice. Data was gathered using …

Background/aim: The role of occupational therapists in palliative care is largely
undocumented in Western Australia (WA). Little is known about the services occupational …

Aim: To explore potential barriers to occupational therapy in palliative care in Western
Australia, as perceived by occupational therapists and other health professionals. Method: A …

This paper describes the use of the Delphi survey method to identify the roles and training
needs of occupational therapists working in the field of hospice and palliative care in …

The purpose of this paper is to define the role of occupational therapy in palliative care, to
describe the services currently available in the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia …

This paper presents an historical analysis of occupational therapy's role in hospice care with
relation to past and current hospice practices, as well as cultural forces that impact that role …

Occupational therapy aims to help patients achieve their optimum independence in activities
that are important to them by using specific treatments and interventions. In day-to-day use …

Objectives: A key aim of palliative care is to improve the quality-of-life of people with a life-
threatening illness. Occupational therapists are well positioned to contribute to this aim due …

Background/aim The role played by Australian occupational therapists with clients living with
terminal illness has recently been highlighted in the Occupational Therapy Australia () …

The hospice philosophy plays an important role in the delivery of health services that focus
on the biopsychological needs of people with a terminal illness and their environment …