Vanessa Yanez, MSOT, OTR/L: OT in Oncology

In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner in oncology. Vanessa Monique Yanez, MSOT, OTR/L is an occupational therapist with a specialization in oncology. She is a cancer survivor and an advocate for rehabilitative services across the continuum of cancer care, from prevention to survivorship. She holds a faculty position at the University of St. Augustine and runs a private practice in San Antonio, TX. Vanessa is a frequent presenter at state and national conferences and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. from Texas Woman’s University. She strongly believes that occupational therapy coalesces compassion, research, and a client-centered approach in a unique way that can help cancer survivors not only function but fully participate in a life they deserve. Her clinical and research interests include hematological cancers, stem cell transplants, psychosocial supportive care, sexual functioning, and theory-driven practice in cancer care. Show Key Points:·      Vanessa gives us a glimpse of her background and interests·      Vanessa describes her Uncommon OT work, the setting, and population she serves·      Vanessa describes what drew her to this type of work and her path there·      Vanessa describes typical goals sessions ·      Vanessa dispels some myths about the profession·      Vanessa provides other OTPs valuable advice·      Vanessa provides her contact information  RESOURCES:a) Assessment tools at FACIT.org https://www.facit.org/facit-measures-searchable-libraryb) Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) https://www.facit.org/measures/FACIT-Fatiguec) Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Cognitive Function (FACT-Cog): https://www.facit.org/measures/FACT-Cogd) Psychosocial article by Sleight & Duker (2016): https://research.aota.org/ajot/article-abstract/70/4/7004360030p1/6182/Toward-a-Broader-Role-for-Occupational-Therapy-in?redirectedFrom=fulltexte) Systematic Review of OT and Adult Cancer Rehab (Part I) by Hunter et al. (2017): https://research.aota.org/ajot/article-abstract/71/2/7102100030p1/6304/Systematic-Review-of-Occupational-Therapy-and?redirectedFrom=fulltextf) Systematic Review of OT and Adult Cancer Rehab (Part II) by Hunter et al. (2017): https://research.aota.org/ajot/article-abstract/71/2/7102100040p1/6287/Systematic-Review-of-Occupational-Therapy-and?redirectedFrom=fulltextg) Occupational Therapy Group Intervention in Oncology: A Scoping Review  by Udovicich (2020)https://research.aota.org/ajot/article-abstract/74/4/7404205010p1/8439/Occupational-Therapy-Group-Interventions-in?redirectedFrom=fulltexth) NCCN Guidelines: https://www.nccn.org As always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at [email protected] or DM via Instagram @transitionsotTHANK YOU for LISTENING, FOLLOWING, DOWNLOADING, RATING, REVIEWING & SHARING “The Uncommon OT Series” Podcast with all your OTP friends and colleagues!  Full Episodes and Q & A only available at: https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series Sign Up NOW for the Transitions OT Email List to Receive the FREE Updated List of Uncommon OT Practice Settingshttps://www.wholistic-transitions.com/transitionsot Happy Listening Everyone! Big OT Love!All views are mine and guests own.Be a Patron to support The Uncommon OT Series Podcast project via Patreon.