Palliative Care, Terminal Illness, and the Model of Human Occupation

Abstract

ABSTRACT The objective of the article is to demonstrate how Palliative Care (PC) can be included in the theory of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). The philosophy of PC focuses on a client-centered approach like the MOHO in Occupational Therapy (OT). The definition of PC and the role of OT in this camp are presented. A theoretical comparison was made of the perspective and theory of MOHO for Later Adulthood to PC, focused in dying persons. A non-systematic review bibliography was made. The Occupational Therapist based on MOHO can evaluate and help the client to maintain or re-gain his/her occupational identity, and life story. On the other hand, the Occupational Therapist should help the client to accomplish their last wishes and live with quality of life till the last moment. It is possible to apply MOHO in PC but evidence is necessary.KEYWORDS.: Occupational Therapylast wishesdying personclient-centered approach