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  • Palliative Care
  • Occupational Therapy
  • End-of-Life Care

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  • Occupational therapy plays a crucial role in enhancing quality of life for individuals with life-limiting illnesses.
  • Understanding the specific parameters of occupational therapy within palliative care is essential for effective practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a scoping review of existing literature on occupational therapy in palliative care.
  • To identify key themes and develop a guiding model for occupational therapists in this specialized field.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive scoping review was performed, analyzing 74 peer-reviewed papers.
  • Thematic analysis was used to synthesize findings regarding occupational therapy's role in palliative care.

Main Results:

  • Five key themes emerged: the significance of valued occupations, adaptation of occupations during terminal illness, balancing life affirmation with end-of-life preparation, the nature of occupations (doing, being, becoming, belonging), and the importance of a safe environment.
  • A model integrating these themes was developed to guide occupational therapy practice.

Conclusions:

  • The developed model provides structure and direction for occupational therapists, enabling them to support clients in palliative care.
  • This framework aims to facilitate clients' ability to flourish and find meaning throughout their end-of-life journey.