Abstract
Background Occupational therapy-based interventions may help people with advanced cancer to live actively despite their illness. However, there is limited evidence concerning what kinds of content intervention should encompass, and how this should be done. Objective To describe the development and content of an occupational therapy-based intervention programme for people with advanced cancer living at home. Material and methods In the development of the intervention, an evidence synthesis was performed based on a systematic literature search, data from a cross-sectional study, and experiences from an expert panel. Results The programme contains six components: 1) An initial interview to select which of the other five components to address, based on the participants’ individual needs. The interview addressed problems and needs of participants in relation to prioritized activities, in order to tailor the following components: 2) prioritisation of resources, energy and everyday activities; 3) adaptation of activities; 4) adaptation of posture and seating; 5) provision of assistive technology; and, 6) modification of the physical home environment. Conclusion An occupational therapy-based intervention programme for people with advanced cancer living at home has been developed. The study generates knowledge and insights relevant to improving the treatment of this patient group.
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