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A Program for Young Adults within the Community Cancer Survivorship Setting

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Morgan Haney. A Program for Young Adults Within the Community Cancer Survivorship Setting. . 2022. uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/7e18fa0d-ca4e-4947-bae0-d469d497d42c?q=04/28/2022.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

M. Haney. (2022). A Program for Young Adults within the Community Cancer Survivorship Setting. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/7e18fa0d-ca4e-4947-bae0-d469d497d42c?q=04/28/2022

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Morgan Haney. A Program for Young Adults Within the Community Cancer Survivorship Setting. 2022. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/7e18fa0d-ca4e-4947-bae0-d469d497d42c?q=04/28/2022.

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Abstract
  • Young adult (YA) cancer survivors and YAs impacted by familial cancer experience a variety of barriers that impact their overall well-being, however, there is a distinct lack of targeted programming for this population. As YAs are beginning to live more independently and establish themselves within the community, one can see how a cancer diagnosis would impact their development and ability to transition to their next stage of life. It is necessary to understand the unique needs of the YAs and how cancer impacts their independence and social wellness to better facilitate inclusivity and independence for this population. With education on occupational therapy (OT) services, self-care, stress management, and social wellness and participation in a social event, OT practitioners can educate and encourage independence and social participation within the community. The purpose of my Doctoral Capstone Experience (DCE) was to develop and implement the YA Cancer Support Program at the Cancer Support Community (CSC) Indiana with the goal of increasing knowledge on various topics and providing a social opportunity to the YA population. It was determined that all participants reported having a better understanding of what OT is and how OT can help in cancer survivorship. They also reported having a better understanding of social wellness and how to incorporate social activities within their lives. Additionally, all participants reported that they would be interested in attending future YA programming events. The results of this program indicate the positive impact OT can have within the community cancer survivorship setting which further advocates for OT within emerging practice settings.

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Degree
  • OTD

Level
  • Doctorate

Discipline
  • Occupational Therapy

Grantor
  • University of Indianapolis

Advisor
  • Katie Polo

Department
  • School of Occupational Therapy

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