Cancer Rehabilitation - Harnessing the Power of Everyday Activity

Explore the vital role of occupational therapy in cancer rehabilitation through this informative talk. Discover how occupational therapists utilize a holistic approach to help cancer survivors overcome barriers to daily activities and optimize function and independence. Learn about interventions targeting individual goals, routines, and environments to address common side effects of cancer treatment. Gain insights into the occupational therapy process across the continuum of care, including evaluation, treatment, and prehabilitation goals. Examine specific areas of focus such as engagement in activity, fall prevention, neurocognitive function, sleep hygiene, fatigue management, pain management, sexual health, work re-integration, and edema/lymphedema care. Understand the multidisciplinary team approach and common misconceptions about occupational therapy in oncology. Benefit from a case study and guidance on accessing occupational therapy services to support cancer survivors in living life to the fullest.