Date of Award
2021
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Julie Grabanski
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to design a group protocol to assist breast cancer survivors living in the community to address unmet physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs. There are more than 3.5 million breast cancer survivors within the United States today (American Cancer Society, n.d.). A cancer survivor's performance in meaningful occupations and roles need to be addressed as they learn to live with the long-term physical and psychosocial effects of treatments such as self-confidence and pain management (Burg et al., 2015; Kim, Kim, & Han, 2020). There is a lack of occupational therapy services for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. Occupational therapy can promote a holistic viewpoint for re-engagement in meaningful occupations and roles after receiving breast cancer treatments (Longpre, Polo, & Baxter, 2020).
Recommended Citation
Finley, Janice and Timm, Ashley, "A Group-Protocol: Returning to Life Post Breast Cancer Treatment" (2021). Occupational Therapy Capstones. 468.
https://commons.und.edu/ot-grad/468