Occupational Therapy in Oncology and Palliative Care

Jill Cooper (Royal Marsden NHS Trust, London)

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
24 March 2006

Oncology; Palliative medicine; Occupational therapy

Now in its second edition, this is the only book on occupational therapy in oncology and palliative care. It has been thoroughly updated, contains new chapters, and like the first edition will appeal to a range of allied health professionals working with patients with a life-threatening illness.

The book explores the nature of cancer and challenges faced by occupational therapists in oncology and palliative care. It discusses the range of occupational therapy intervention in symptom control, anxiety management and relaxation, and the management of breathlessness and fatigue.

The book is produced in an evidence-based, practical, workbook format with case studies. New chapters on creativity as a psychodynamic approach; outcome measures in occupational therapy in oncology and palliative care; HIV-related cancers and palliative care.

Edited by: Jill Cooper (Royal Marsden NHS Trust London)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9780470019627
ISBN 10: 047001962X
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 24 March 2006
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jill Cooper has been head occupational therapist for 13 years at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, the largest cancer centre in Europe and world-renowned for its research and treatment of cancer. She has published articles with colleagues on different aspects of clinical areas within oncology and palliative care including radiation-induced brachial plexopathy, outcome measures and specifics of working practice in palliative care. She works alongside other medical, nursing and allied healthcare professionals to ensure patients in oncology and palliative care receive the highest standard of care available.