Published: Thursday 21 November 2024
This position paper:
- Outlines the role of occupational therapy in palliative care in Australia
- Provides an overview of the contextual factors experienced by the profession of occupational therapy in this practice setting
- Proposes recommendations to improve practice and relevant policy
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