LCSH
Mother and child; Breast--Cancer--Patients--United States; Breast--Cancer--Treatment--United States
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify current and ideal occupational therapy practice for mothers with breast cancer, from the perspective of the occupational therapist, in order to describe strategies for effective occupational therapy practice with this population. A grounded theory approach was used to analyze two interviews from occupational therapists working with mothers with breast cancer. Three themes emerged from the interviews, identifying effective treatment strategies: giving a voice, preventing loss of motherhood, and collaborating with multiple disciplines. These themes identified opportunities for occupational therapists to maintain the occupational performance and feelings of success in mothers with breast cancer, as well as support interactions with their children. Therefore, occupational therapists, should advocate to be able to support the role of mothers receiving treatment for breast cancer
First Advisor
Yvonne Swinth
Second Advisor
Kari Tanta
Third Advisor
George S. Tomlin
Date of Completion
Spring 2012
Degree Type
Thesis
Format
URI
http://soundideas.pugetsound.edu/ms_occ_therapy/46
Language
English
Rights
Degree Name
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Date of Award
4-1-2012
Department
Occupational Therapy
Institution
University of Puget Sound
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