Rahman H
Providence Everett Medical Center, Everett, Washington, USA.
Qual Health Res. 2000 Nov;10(6):806-18. doi: 10.1177/104973200129118831.
The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of occupational therapists with regard to their role in hospice and to examine whether occupational therapists experienced a conflict in supporting the dual status of living and dying for individuals with terminal illness. A qualitative analysis revealed the following themes: tuning in and comfort care, loss, working toward death, journey with patient, team player, use of occupational therapy, and dichotomous role. These themes demonstrated that occupational therapists played a significant role in hospice, helping individuals with terminal illness to live life fully and comfortably while facing death. The study found that occupational therapists used a holistic approach in their work by addressing the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects of care.
本研究的目的是探讨职业治疗师对其在临终关怀中角色的看法，并考察职业治疗师在支持绝症患者生存与死亡的双重状态时是否经历冲突。定性分析揭示了以下主题：融入与舒适护理、丧失、走向死亡、陪伴患者的旅程、团队成员、职业治疗的运用以及二元角色。这些主题表明，职业治疗师在临终关怀中发挥了重要作用，帮助绝症患者在面对死亡时充分且舒适地生活。研究发现，职业治疗师在工作中采用整体方法，关注护理的身体、社会、情感和精神方面。
