Occupational Therapy in Acute Oncology

In this course, you will learn about my capstone experience at MD Anderson in Houston Texas, where I completed Advanced Clinical Practice and Research in Acute Oncology. In this presentation, you will be able to identify one of the three artifacts from the learning objectives, describe why it is important for occupational therapists to work with oncology patients, and discuss why I used the frame of reference I did. My needs assessment revealed a lack of research in acute oncology regarding occupational therapy. With this being said, my focus clinical question consisted of How does engagement in meaningful occupation impact the outcomes of acutely ill oncology patients. Oncology is an emerging practice area in the world of occupational therapy where occupational therapists are skilled in helping people live life to the fullest wherever they are in their treatment and recovery plan. Not only did I complete a clinical trauma certification course, I also presented to all physical and occupational therapists at MD Anderson in regards to motivating the unmotivated patients as the 2024 Patient/caregiver refusal rate accounted for roughly ¼ of all missed visits. Lastly, is the study, The Screen of Cancer Survivorship – Occupational Therapy Services, otherwise known as the SOCS-OTS.