'I know what I am doing': A grounded theory investigation into the activities and occupations of adults living with chronic conditions.
Scand J Occup Ther
; 27(1): 56-65, 2020 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-31177892
ABSTRACT
Background:
A growing number of adults experience chronic conditions and related disability. However, a limited understanding of the activities and occupations of this population reduces the capacity of occupational therapists to deliver person-centred, occupation-based care.Aims:
To investigate the activities and occupations of adults living with chronic conditions.Methods:
Sixteen adults with multiple chronic conditions participated in two semi-structured interviews at their home or health center. Grounded theory methods were used to analyze data and construct a conceptual understanding of human occupation.Findings:
Human occupation was conceptualized as doing activities and actions with meaning, in the context of one's life, health condition(s), and world. Three, two-dimensional categories of meaning were developed from the data (i) connecting/reconnecting and disconnecting; (ii) caring and harming; and (iii) contributing and detracting.Conclusions:
The findings present a complex, dynamic and multifaceted understanding of the activities and occupations of adults living with chronic conditions.Significance:
This study demonstrates the value of exploring the experiences of actual or potential occupational therapy clients to refine the concept of human occupation. An in-depth knowledge of what people do is an essential foundation for person-centred, occupation-based practice.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Autoimagem
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Doença Crônica
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Terapia Ocupacional
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Teoria Fundamentada
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Scand J Occup Ther
Assunto da revista:
REABILITACAO
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Austrália