ABSTRACT

Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation of the quality of life with the instrumental activities of daily living and the present needs of occupational therapy to increase the quality of life for cancer patients. Methods : The study was based on 33 patients over 18 years of age, who were diagnosed with cancer and are being treated as inpatients or outpatients. This study was conducted using a Frenchay Activities Index (FAI), Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), and Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) to measure the IADL, occupational performance, and quality of life. The outcomes were determined based on a t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation efficient, and hierarchial multiple regression analysis. Results : The difference in IADL was significant during hospitalization, and the patients’job, financial status, and hospitalization were significant in terms of their QOL. There was a correlation between IADL and QOL. The highest demand in the area of occupational performance was leisure, and respondents of productivity had a high QOL. The factors affecting QOL were IADL and financial status. Conclusion : IADL in cancer patients has a significant relationship between QOL. The role of occupational therapists is emphasized to improve the QOL of cancer patients in terms of occupational performance based on a patient-centered approach.