A trial report of a dialogue workshop to set occupation-focused goals reflected in an occupational diary for community-dwelling cancer survivors

Abstract

A workshop was designed for community-based cancer survivors, which included dialogues with peers and occupational therapists, reflections in an occupational diary, occupation-focused goal setting, and sharing of goal progress. This report aimed to explore the impact of this workshop on the quality of life of the participating cancer survivors. Three women who had completed or were still in treatment participated in the workshops, which were held six times a week. Results showed that all participants at least partially achieved their goals and improved their quality of life. This may be because the participants' awareness of occupations was enhanced through reflection via the occupational diaries and goal-setting, and because both peers and occupational therapists were involved in a supportive relationship.