Journal article
Changing occupational roles for the young adult with cancer: A longitudinal case study
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Vol.69(3), pp.243-254
2022
PMID: 35040159
Abstract
Introduction: Young adulthood is a period of rapid occupational role development. While the impact of a cancer diagnosis at this time is likely to be substantial, little research has addressed this topic. The aims of this study were to gain insights into the impact of cancer on occupational roles throughout the cancer disease trajectory, from diagnosis to the palliative stage, for one young person. Methods: A longitudinal case study design was used. Five semi-structured interviews, layered with photo elicitation, were conducted over 3 years. Qualitative data were analysed thematically. Results: Three themes emerged: the adjusted plan, establishing rules, and damage control and self-preservation. Challenges impacting participation in, and meaning of, and the occupational roles themselves shifted over time. Conclusion: Findings provide knowledge of occupational adaptation, and there construction of occupational role identity and participation, of the young adult living with cancer along the disease trajectory.
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- Title
- Changing occupational roles for the young adult with cancer: A longitudinal case study
- Authors
- Amy Wallis (Corresponding Author) - Edith Cowan UniversityPamela Meredith (Author) - Central Queensland UniversityMandy Stanley (Author) - Edith Cowan University
- Publication details
- Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Vol.69(3), pp.243-254
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
- Date published
- 2022
- DOI
- 10.1111/1440-1630.12786
- ISSN
- 1440-1630
- PMID
- 35040159
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Occupational Therapy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; Cancer Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99613607102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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