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12674311

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2003-4-3
pubmed:abstractText
This qualitative study examined the experiences of occupational therapists working in palliative care. Multiple qualitative interviews were conducted with each of eight occupational therapists working with people who are terminally ill. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed for recurring and unique themes. Five themes emerged: satisfaction, hardship, coping, spirituality, and growth. Common themes, while resonating through all participants' stories, were experienced in a uniquely personal way by each participant. The result was the discovery of an individualized "personal-professional connection" for each participant. The exploration of personal-professional connections can contribute to the understanding of occupational therapy practice in palliative care. Furthermore, these individual stories may resonate for other occupational therapists and inspire personal and professional reflection; validation of feelings and issues can arise from parallel comparisons. Therapists may in tum gain insight into the relationship between their own personal and professional experiences.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0272-9490
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
57
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
196-204
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Personal-professional connections in palliative care occupational therapy.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, 2-64 Corbett Hall, University of Alberta Campus, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5G 2G4. pcproc@telusplanet.net
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't