Original Article
The role of occupational therapists in palliative care teams: differences of rehabilitation occupations expected by other occupations
2020 年 11 巻 p. 98-101
詳細
2020 年 11 巻 p. 98-101
Ikechi Y, Inoue K, Ishimaru M. The role of occupational therapists in palliative care teams: differences of rehabilitation occupations expected by other occupations. Jpn J Compr Rehabil Sci 2020; 11: 98-101.
Objective: This study aimed to compare the role of occupational therapy (OT) with that of rehabilitation occupations in palliative care teams (PCT).
Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted on PCT representatives and OT department managers at cancer hospitals.
Results: Approximately 40% of facilities had an occupational therapist registered (OTR) in the PCT. Differences among the roles of each rehabilitation occupation were not found. Regarding the role of the OTR in the PCT, items that had significantly higher scores in the responses of PCT representatives were “support for transition and selection of treatment places” and “care for outpatient/home care patients.” Items that had significantly higher scores in the responses of OT department managers were assessment approaches for mental distress, patient decision support, and family care.
Conclusions: It is necessary to clarify the role of not only OT but also all rehabilitation occupations in the PCT. It is also important for OTRs to take advantage of their own strengths and focus on the roles required by other occupations.
