The shift towards community-based end-of-life care emphasises public health principles, empowering communities to take a more active role. Palliative care approaches that involve communities beyond professional input are recognized as crucial. The compassionate communities movement underscores the importance of community support for dying individuals and their caregivers. While occupational therapists have established roles in palliative care teams, their potential contribution to compassionate communities remains underexplored. This study seeks to understand occupational therapists’ perspectives on their role in supporting this movement.
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