Monday 28 July 2014

What is the cancer patient's own experience of participating in an occupational therapy-led relaxation programme?

Progress in Palliative Care, 01 August 2014, vol./is. 22/4(206-211)
Jill Cooper

This study investigated 10 cancer patients' experiences of a relaxation programme run by occupational therapists in a specialist cancer centre.  The main conclusion was that patients were not just attending relaxation for their anxiety but also held strong beliefs that the relaxation helped them cope with symptoms and other issues arising from their cancer experiences.

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