Year	2019
Authors	Jasin Wong, Newman, R., Lyons, K. D., Coster, W. J., Wong, J., Festa, K., & Ko, N. Y.
Paper Title	Feasibility, acceptability and potential effectiveness of an occupation-focused cognitive self-management program for breast cancer survivors
Journal Title	British Journal of Occupational Therapy
Vol.No	82
Issue.No	10
Page(s)	604-611
Abstract	Introduction: The purpose of this research was to assess the feasibility, acceptability and potential effectiveness of a program to support the occupational performance of urban breast cancer survivors living with cancer-related cognitive impairment. Method: Participants (n =15) reporting cognitive changes following breast cancer treatment were enrolled in an occupationfocused self-management program. Occupational performance challenges, activity level, subjective cognitive function and quality of life were measured at the beginning, end and 3 months after completion of the program. Results: Participants reported high satisfaction with the program and high confidence in their problem-solving and goal-setting skills. The 11 participants who completed the post-program assessment showed significant increases in self-perceived performance and satisfaction in daily living, participation, physical and functional wellbeing and perceived cognitive impairment. Conclusion: The program was feasible for a vulnerable, socio-economically diverse patient population, acceptable to participants and may have positive effects on occupational performance.
Language	English
Reference URL	https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022619861893