Introduction: Up to one third of people with head and neck cancer undergoing radiation therapy experience mask anxiety. However, there is limited literature guiding the role of health professionals, including occupational therapists, in managing mask anxiety. This study aimed to explore the content of occupational therapy interactions with people who have identified mask anxiety.
Methods: A cohort of 20 participants with identified mask anxiety engaged in semi-structured interviews with occupational therapists. Theoretical thematic analysis and the framework provided by the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E) were employed to explore the content of occupational therapy interactions with people experiencing mask anxiety.
Results: Theoretical thematic analysis identified 13 relevant themes with 49 codes relating to the interaction between participants and occupational therapists. Analysis of these interactions identified the occupational therapy role to be holistic and multifaceted. The cognitive, affective, and institutional components of the CMOP-E were dominantly explored by the occupational therapists with participants. Occupation, spirituality, and the cultural environment were either not addressed or minimally discussed with participants.
Conclusion: The management of mask anxiety during radiation therapy is a novel area of practice for occupational therapists. The results of this study suggest that the occupational therapy profession explores a range of factors with the person undergoing radiation therapy with mask anxiety, and that the CMOP-E model can be used to guide these interactions. Future research is required to further define this role and its efficacy in managing mask anxiety.
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