Factors that Influence Occupational Engagement of Young Adults who Are Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study
Event Type
Presentation
Start Date
12-1-2019 9:00 AM
End Date
12-1-2019 12:00 PM
Description
The purpose of this study was to identify the type of occupations that young adults who are cancer survivors choose to engage in and to understand their decision-making process when choosing these occupations. The study used a mixed methods approach, specifically explanatory sequential. The Health-Related Quality of Life 14 inventory (HRQOL-14) was used to gather information regarding the types of occupations in which young adult cancer survivors participate. For the quantitative phase, overall demographics were identified and the number of unhealthy days as related to daily occupations was also identified. The results of the HRQOL-14 were analyzed using a chi-square test which revealed no association between major impairments and daily occupations. The Occupational Performance History Interview II (OPHI-II) was used to get a better understanding of the decision-making in choosing these occupations. The results of the OPHI-II were analyzed. The analysis of the qualitative data occurred using a narrative approach. The most prominent theme that emerged from the data was the participants’ selection of occupations that facilitated a path towards a more meaningful life. This was supported by four sub-themes: participants 1) had a strong desire to help or serve others, 2) prioritized family and relationships, 3) reported a change in life perspective, and 4) demonstrated resilience despite setbacks.
Recommended Citation
Longpré, S., Dougherty, K., Leinhauser, K., Motai, Y., & Rader, N. (2019), Factors that Influence Occupational Engagement of Young Adults who Are Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study, Presentation, Fifth Annual Research Colloquium, https://nsuworks.nova.edu/ot_colloquium/fifth/events/6
Factors that Influence Occupational Engagement of Young Adults who Are Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study was to identify the type of occupations that young adults who are cancer survivors choose to engage in and to understand their decision-making process when choosing these occupations. The study used a mixed methods approach, specifically explanatory sequential. The Health-Related Quality of Life 14 inventory (HRQOL-14) was used to gather information regarding the types of occupations in which young adult cancer survivors participate. For the quantitative phase, overall demographics were identified and the number of unhealthy days as related to daily occupations was also identified. The results of the HRQOL-14 were analyzed using a chi-square test which revealed no association between major impairments and daily occupations. The Occupational Performance History Interview II (OPHI-II) was used to get a better understanding of the decision-making in choosing these occupations. The results of the OPHI-II were analyzed. The analysis of the qualitative data occurred using a narrative approach. The most prominent theme that emerged from the data was the participants’ selection of occupations that facilitated a path towards a more meaningful life. This was supported by four sub-themes: participants 1) had a strong desire to help or serve others, 2) prioritized family and relationships, 3) reported a change in life perspective, and 4) demonstrated resilience despite setbacks.