Oncological Children’s Occupational Performance and Quality of Life following participation in Fine Motor Stimulation Activities
This study investigates the occupational performance (with specific focus on fine motor skills) and perceived quality of life of children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The study also explores the effect that participation in fine motor stimulation activities may have on these children’s overall development.
Educational Objectives
Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to examine the fine
motor skills and perceived quality of life of children with leukaemia, as well
as the possible association between these components.
Editor's comments:
Children with cancer usually spend extended
periods of time in hospital, and/or have to visit the hospital on a regular
basis. As a result, their participation in age-appropriate activities is limited,
which can lead to developmental delays and feelings of incompetence. This article
shows the importance of a stimulation programme that can address these
challenges during hospitalisation.
Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:
The short-term and long-term effects that cancer can have on a child.
- The resources and key elements that are needed to treat these effects.
- The meaning and importance of “normalising” the hospital, and ideas on how to achieve this.
- The association between oncological children’s sociodemographic characteristics, fine motor skills and perceived quality of life.
- The use of the MoFis-I Kit as an intervention program in a hospital setting.
Instructions for this Module
- Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
- You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
- The pass grade is 70%;
- You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
- Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.
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