The Capstone project will address the important role of occupational therapy and the aging oncology population. Clinical scholarship will be addressed as the profession of occupational therapy continues to grow and strive towards the Centennial Vision with the focus on addressing and meeting the needs of our growing aging oncology population. This Capstone project will highlight the need and important role occupational therapy can provide with innovative interventions, utilizing standardized assessments, implementing treatment through evidence-based practice with the use of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework-III terminology, and the person-environment-occupation model implemented with the rehabilitative frame of reference. The outcome goal is to present a holistic, client-centered approach to optimal care for the aging oncology population with emphasis on promoting quality of life while managing cancer and the after effects of cancer treatments.
