Pub Date : 2024-01-31DOI: 10.1177/03080226231213215
Mary Edna J Lamnteh, Ellen Gorus, Van De Velde Dominique, Njemini Rose, De Vriendt Patricia
Introduction:Early diagnosis of dementia is partly based on the evaluation of the basic (b-), instrumental (i-) and advanced (a-) activities of daily living (ADL). Adapting the item content of assessment tools to maintain relevance, understanding, and equivalence of the items and scales across other groups is pertinent. However, there are limited assessment tools developed on or adapted for use on the growing older Sub-Saharan African (SSA) migrant population in Europe. Focusing on the item content, we evaluated the relevance of the advanced activities of daily living (a-ADL) tool to the older SSA migrant population in Belgium.Method:Two focus group discussions were organized with participants from the SSA community in Gent, Belgium. Relevant, irrelevant, unclear, and new items were identified. The data was analyzed through the inductive method while consensus agreements were used to arrive at refined themes.Results:Out of the 49 items on the tool, both groups unanimously agreed that 15 items were relevant and 23 irrelevant. Thirteen new items were identified, whereas 15 items were considered unclear.Conclusion:Participants agreed the tool was relevant but should be adapted. Verification and validation of these results in a larger SSA older migrant population in Belgium is strongly recommended.
{"title":"Investigating the relevance of the advanced activities of daily living tool for the screening and diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and dementia to the Sub-Saharan African migrant population in Belgium: A qualitative focus group study","authors":"Mary Edna J Lamnteh, Ellen Gorus, Van De Velde Dominique, Njemini Rose, De Vriendt Patricia","doi":"10.1177/03080226231213215","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226231213215","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction:Early diagnosis of dementia is partly based on the evaluation of the basic (b-), instrumental (i-) and advanced (a-) activities of daily living (ADL). Adapting the item content of assessment tools to maintain relevance, understanding, and equivalence of the items and scales across other groups is pertinent. However, there are limited assessment tools developed on or adapted for use on the growing older Sub-Saharan African (SSA) migrant population in Europe. Focusing on the item content, we evaluated the relevance of the advanced activities of daily living (a-ADL) tool to the older SSA migrant population in Belgium.Method:Two focus group discussions were organized with participants from the SSA community in Gent, Belgium. Relevant, irrelevant, unclear, and new items were identified. The data was analyzed through the inductive method while consensus agreements were used to arrive at refined themes.Results:Out of the 49 items on the tool, both groups unanimously agreed that 15 items were relevant and 23 irrelevant. Thirteen new items were identified, whereas 15 items were considered unclear.Conclusion:Participants agreed the tool was relevant but should be adapted. Verification and validation of these results in a larger SSA older migrant population in Belgium is strongly recommended.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139956329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-01-17DOI: 10.1177/03080226231225358
Simone Ryan, Manigandan Chockalingam, Orla Brady
Individuals with dementia experience a progressive deterioration in their cognitive and functional abilities, and as a result, require support from informal family caregivers. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as cognitive stimulation, are increasingly being used to address this deterioration. This study explored the participant and caregiver experiences of CS-ADL (Cognitive Stimulation in Activities of Daily Living), an activities of daily living-focused group cognitive stimulation program for individuals with mild-to-moderate dementia. A descriptive qualitative design was implemented. CS-ADL participants and caregivers were recruited in dyads through a Psychiatry of Later Life service where CS-ADL was delivered. Semi-structured interviews were completed with each dyad either in-person or via the telephone. Data retrieved were analyzed through reflexive thematic analysis. CS-ADL was experienced as an acceptable intervention that positively influenced the everyday life of both dyad members, with benefits reported in the memory, mood, daily routine, and social interaction of participants. Furthermore, the facilitation style of group facilitators positively influenced participants’ engagement in CS-ADL. Limited data was gathered regarding the experience of activities of daily living. This is the first study to explore experiences of CS-ADL, producing a preliminary addition to the evidence-base for CS-ADL. However, further research is required to confirm study findings and explore the experiences of activities of daily living in greater depth.
痴呆症患者的认知能力和功能会逐渐退化，因此需要非正式家庭照顾者的支持。认知刺激等非药物干预措施正越来越多地被用于应对这种退化。本研究探讨了参与者和照顾者对 CS-ADL（日常生活活动中的认知刺激）的体验，这是一项针对轻度至中度痴呆症患者的以日常生活活动为重点的团体认知刺激计划。该项目采用描述性定性设计。CS-ADL 的参与者和照顾者是通过提供 CS-ADL 的 "晚年精神病学"（Psychiatry of Later Life）服务机构招募的。通过面谈或电话，对每对夫妇进行了半结构化访谈。通过反思性主题分析法对检索到的数据进行了分析。结果显示，CS-ADL 是一种可接受的干预方法，它对双方成员的日常生活都产生了积极影响，参与者在记忆、情绪、日常生活和社会交往等方面都受益匪浅。此外，小组主持人的引导风格也对参与者参与 CS-ADL 有积极影响。关于日常生活活动体验的数据收集有限。这是第一项探索 CS-ADL 体验的研究，为 CS-ADL 的证据基础提供了初步补充。然而，还需要进一步的研究来证实研究结果，并更深入地探讨日常生活活动的体验。
{"title":"Participant and caregiver experiences of an activities of daily living-focused cognitive stimulation program for individuals with mild-to-moderate dementia (CS-ADL)","authors":"Simone Ryan, Manigandan Chockalingam, Orla Brady","doi":"10.1177/03080226231225358","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226231225358","url":null,"abstract":"Individuals with dementia experience a progressive deterioration in their cognitive and functional abilities, and as a result, require support from informal family caregivers. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as cognitive stimulation, are increasingly being used to address this deterioration. This study explored the participant and caregiver experiences of CS-ADL (Cognitive Stimulation in Activities of Daily Living), an activities of daily living-focused group cognitive stimulation program for individuals with mild-to-moderate dementia. A descriptive qualitative design was implemented. CS-ADL participants and caregivers were recruited in dyads through a Psychiatry of Later Life service where CS-ADL was delivered. Semi-structured interviews were completed with each dyad either in-person or via the telephone. Data retrieved were analyzed through reflexive thematic analysis. CS-ADL was experienced as an acceptable intervention that positively influenced the everyday life of both dyad members, with benefits reported in the memory, mood, daily routine, and social interaction of participants. Furthermore, the facilitation style of group facilitators positively influenced participants’ engagement in CS-ADL. Limited data was gathered regarding the experience of activities of daily living. This is the first study to explore experiences of CS-ADL, producing a preliminary addition to the evidence-base for CS-ADL. However, further research is required to confirm study findings and explore the experiences of activities of daily living in greater depth.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139616708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The Occupational Self-Assessment-Short Form (OSA-SF) is a client-centered instrument designed to assess goal setting and intervention planning for adults with a client-centered approach. This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Bengali-translated Occupational Self-Assessment-Short Form (BOSA-SF), which could enable occupational therapists to evaluate the occupational competence and value of Bengali adults. A total of 170 adult participants participated in the study after the translation phase. The data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and Rasch analysis. Among the 12 items, 11 on the competence scale and all 12 on the value scale were unidimensional and demonstrated local independence. The 11 competence items and 12 value items were fitted to the Rasch model, demonstrating good validity and reliability. The 11-item BOSA-SF demonstrates to be a valid and reliable tool for use in client-centered goal setting and intervention planning for Bengali adults. Nonetheless, further research is warranted to conduct more comprehensive analyses that thoroughly assess the functions of the BOSA-SF in various contexts.
{"title":"Psychometric properties of the Bengali-Translated Occupational Self-Assessment Short Form","authors":"Azharul Islam, Sanghun Nam, Shamima Akter, Yu Ishibashi","doi":"10.1177/03080226231223605","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226231223605","url":null,"abstract":"The Occupational Self-Assessment-Short Form (OSA-SF) is a client-centered instrument designed to assess goal setting and intervention planning for adults with a client-centered approach. This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Bengali-translated Occupational Self-Assessment-Short Form (BOSA-SF), which could enable occupational therapists to evaluate the occupational competence and value of Bengali adults. A total of 170 adult participants participated in the study after the translation phase. The data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and Rasch analysis. Among the 12 items, 11 on the competence scale and all 12 on the value scale were unidimensional and demonstrated local independence. The 11 competence items and 12 value items were fitted to the Rasch model, demonstrating good validity and reliability. The 11-item BOSA-SF demonstrates to be a valid and reliable tool for use in client-centered goal setting and intervention planning for Bengali adults. Nonetheless, further research is warranted to conduct more comprehensive analyses that thoroughly assess the functions of the BOSA-SF in various contexts.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139617513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-01-12DOI: 10.1177/03080226231208717
Jennifer Humpheson
Sensory approaches are often used by Occupational Therapists working with clients with a severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities (SLD/PMLD). The aims of this review were to synthesise the outcomes of sensory approaches for adults with an SLD/PMLD and describe the key intervention components. A mixed methods literature review of three databases was completed to identify studies where sensory approaches were used for clients with an SLD/PMLD. Peer-reviewed research articles published between January 1990 and April 2021 were included. Data quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. A convergent-segregated approach to synthesis was taken, including thematic analysis of qualitative data and a narrative review of quantitative data. Eighteen studies were included. Positive outcomes were reductions in challenging behaviour, stress and improved engagement, attention and communication. Three themes emerged, suggesting important components of sensory approaches for clients with an SLD/PMLD: matching sensory stimuli to the needs of the individual, sensory integration therapists and caregivers as facilitators and increased intervention duration and frequency. Evidence suggests that sensory approaches support positive social, emotional and cognitive outcomes for individuals with an SLD/PMLD. Essential features of sensory approaches for this client group are sensitive use of sensory stimuli, skilled facilitators and more intensive intervention protocols.
{"title":"Sensory approaches for adults with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities: A systematic literature review","authors":"Jennifer Humpheson","doi":"10.1177/03080226231208717","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226231208717","url":null,"abstract":"Sensory approaches are often used by Occupational Therapists working with clients with a severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities (SLD/PMLD). The aims of this review were to synthesise the outcomes of sensory approaches for adults with an SLD/PMLD and describe the key intervention components. A mixed methods literature review of three databases was completed to identify studies where sensory approaches were used for clients with an SLD/PMLD. Peer-reviewed research articles published between January 1990 and April 2021 were included. Data quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. A convergent-segregated approach to synthesis was taken, including thematic analysis of qualitative data and a narrative review of quantitative data. Eighteen studies were included. Positive outcomes were reductions in challenging behaviour, stress and improved engagement, attention and communication. Three themes emerged, suggesting important components of sensory approaches for clients with an SLD/PMLD: matching sensory stimuli to the needs of the individual, sensory integration therapists and caregivers as facilitators and increased intervention duration and frequency. Evidence suggests that sensory approaches support positive social, emotional and cognitive outcomes for individuals with an SLD/PMLD. Essential features of sensory approaches for this client group are sensitive use of sensory stimuli, skilled facilitators and more intensive intervention protocols.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139624639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-01-09DOI: 10.1177/03080226231225359
Lori Letts, Catherine Donnelly, C. Hand, Leanne L. Leclair, P. Wener
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Pub Date : 2024-01-09DOI: 10.1177/03080226231225103
Courtney Hopkins, Angela Murphy, Rebecca Haythorne, Daniel Marinho Cezar da Cruz
The number of women surviving after breast cancer is increasing, along with the length of time they are living with the after-effects of treatment. Although the treatment’s effects are known to impact occupational participation, little is known about how breast cancer could affect occupational identity. This study aims to illuminate the lived experience of women long-term after breast cancer treatment through an occupational perspective in order to explore how they perceive their occupational identity. A qualitative study with semi-structured interviews was conducted with six women, who had all received a diagnosis of breast cancer and treatment for longer than a year. Reflexive Thematic Analysis was used to analyse the data. Three intertwined themes describe the participants’ experience. (1) ‘Disruptions in daily life and Environmental support’, (2) ‘Be able to do’ and identity, and (3) ‘Doing what matters and is possible’. Findings revealed that the occupational identities of the participants were maintained. Cancer treatment effects appear to impact occupational competence that corresponded to participants’ occupational identities, suggesting difficulties in the order of occupational adaptation. Our findings contribute to understanding the challenges to occupational participation related to the occupational identity of women following breast cancer and treatment.
{"title":"An exploration into the occupational identity of women following breast cancer and treatment: A qualitative study","authors":"Courtney Hopkins, Angela Murphy, Rebecca Haythorne, Daniel Marinho Cezar da Cruz","doi":"10.1177/03080226231225103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226231225103","url":null,"abstract":"The number of women surviving after breast cancer is increasing, along with the length of time they are living with the after-effects of treatment. Although the treatment’s effects are known to impact occupational participation, little is known about how breast cancer could affect occupational identity. This study aims to illuminate the lived experience of women long-term after breast cancer treatment through an occupational perspective in order to explore how they perceive their occupational identity. A qualitative study with semi-structured interviews was conducted with six women, who had all received a diagnosis of breast cancer and treatment for longer than a year. Reflexive Thematic Analysis was used to analyse the data. Three intertwined themes describe the participants’ experience. (1) ‘Disruptions in daily life and Environmental support’, (2) ‘Be able to do’ and identity, and (3) ‘Doing what matters and is possible’. Findings revealed that the occupational identities of the participants were maintained. Cancer treatment effects appear to impact occupational competence that corresponded to participants’ occupational identities, suggesting difficulties in the order of occupational adaptation. Our findings contribute to understanding the challenges to occupational participation related to the occupational identity of women following breast cancer and treatment.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139441349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-01-05DOI: 10.1177/03080226231220566
Emma R. Clark, Amber Elliott, Alethea Jerebine, Lisa M Barnett
Physical literacy (the physical, psychological, social and cognitive capacities needed for movement and physical activity) is arguably important to occupational therapy yet is not explicit within current practice. This study aimed to understand how occupational therapists can engage with the physical literacy concept. Eight paediatric occupational therapists were recruited by purposive sampling. Participants completed up to three semi-structured interviews to understand perspectives on physical literacy, introduce a novel pictorial assessment and to seek feedback on the assessment after trialling. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Sixteen interviews were conducted. Four themes were identified: ‘Foreign tongue’ (occupational therapists have an understanding of physical literacy but used different terminology); ‘Sounds very OT oriented’ (illustrating the connection between physical literacy and occupational therapy); ‘We need the child’s voice’ (measure highlights the child’s perspective); and ‘Contemporary, useful BUT not for all’ (measure had utility for some children but was dependant on child’s condition). Occupational therapists can apply the physical literacy construct to traditional models and core concepts. The assessment can be used in paediatric occupational therapy practice supported by clinical reasoning, although future tool iterations may need to accommodate some children with disability.
{"title":"Assessing physical literacy with school-aged children in occupational therapy practice: An exploratory qualitative study","authors":"Emma R. Clark, Amber Elliott, Alethea Jerebine, Lisa M Barnett","doi":"10.1177/03080226231220566","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226231220566","url":null,"abstract":"Physical literacy (the physical, psychological, social and cognitive capacities needed for movement and physical activity) is arguably important to occupational therapy yet is not explicit within current practice. This study aimed to understand how occupational therapists can engage with the physical literacy concept. Eight paediatric occupational therapists were recruited by purposive sampling. Participants completed up to three semi-structured interviews to understand perspectives on physical literacy, introduce a novel pictorial assessment and to seek feedback on the assessment after trialling. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Sixteen interviews were conducted. Four themes were identified: ‘Foreign tongue’ (occupational therapists have an understanding of physical literacy but used different terminology); ‘Sounds very OT oriented’ (illustrating the connection between physical literacy and occupational therapy); ‘We need the child’s voice’ (measure highlights the child’s perspective); and ‘Contemporary, useful BUT not for all’ (measure had utility for some children but was dependant on child’s condition). Occupational therapists can apply the physical literacy construct to traditional models and core concepts. The assessment can be used in paediatric occupational therapy practice supported by clinical reasoning, although future tool iterations may need to accommodate some children with disability.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139383832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-30DOI: 10.1177/03080226231219106
James P Gavin, Laura Rossiter, Vicky Fenerty, Jenny Leese, Jo Adams, Alison Hammond, Eileen Davidson, Catherine L. Backman
Public and health professional involvement (PHPI) is essential in healthcare research yet uncommonly integrated into systematic reviews. We incorporated and evaluated PHPI in a mixed methods review of occupational therapy for self-management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Public partners were living with or caring for someone with RA. Our steering group comprised two public, two professionals (one occupational therapist, one rheumatologist), and one reviewer who planned the review’s PHPI (August 2021). Involvement was evaluated from public and health professional (PHP) perspectives using a survey and workshops (August–October 2022) exploring reasons for involvement, challenges and learning opportunities. Alongside the steering group, 16 public and 6 professionals were involved throughout the review. Five public refined the search strategy, with three assisting in subsequent review activities. PHPs helped interpret findings during three public ( n = 12) and one professional workshop ( n = 4). Three occupational therapists and one public co-authored (ED) publications. In evaluation, PHPs felt valued and that their involvement was well-integrated. The researchers underestimated the time required for communicating and conducting PHPI in the review. PHPI is worthwhile, feasible and can be integrated within a systematic review. PHP partners considered participation valuable; researchers must prioritise time to prepare and communicate PHPI activities.
{"title":"Public and professional involvement in a systematic review investigating the impact of occupational therapy on the self-management of rheumatoid arthritis","authors":"James P Gavin, Laura Rossiter, Vicky Fenerty, Jenny Leese, Jo Adams, Alison Hammond, Eileen Davidson, Catherine L. Backman","doi":"10.1177/03080226231219106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226231219106","url":null,"abstract":"Public and health professional involvement (PHPI) is essential in healthcare research yet uncommonly integrated into systematic reviews. We incorporated and evaluated PHPI in a mixed methods review of occupational therapy for self-management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Public partners were living with or caring for someone with RA. Our steering group comprised two public, two professionals (one occupational therapist, one rheumatologist), and one reviewer who planned the review’s PHPI (August 2021). Involvement was evaluated from public and health professional (PHP) perspectives using a survey and workshops (August–October 2022) exploring reasons for involvement, challenges and learning opportunities. Alongside the steering group, 16 public and 6 professionals were involved throughout the review. Five public refined the search strategy, with three assisting in subsequent review activities. PHPs helped interpret findings during three public ( n = 12) and one professional workshop ( n = 4). Three occupational therapists and one public co-authored (ED) publications. In evaluation, PHPs felt valued and that their involvement was well-integrated. The researchers underestimated the time required for communicating and conducting PHPI in the review. PHPI is worthwhile, feasible and can be integrated within a systematic review. PHP partners considered participation valuable; researchers must prioritise time to prepare and communicate PHPI activities.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139137861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-21DOI: 10.1177/03080226231214369
J. Nastasi
Current research on visual impairment focuses on children and older adults with visual impairment. This study explored the strategies for living used by three middle-aged adults with visual impairment. A qualitative study with five interviews and three observation sessions was conducted with middle-aged adults with visual impairment. Data were analyzed by participant and across participants using open, axial, and selective coding. Codes were refined throughout the process yielding the themes of the study that were verified by the participants in the final interview. The following themes emerged from the study: incorporating useful strategies and technology into everyday life, socialization through participation in activities, utilizing state services to facilitate independence, desire for autonomy, and challenges in everyday life. The study highlights the importance of independence in everyday life through adaptive techniques/adaptation and a desire for autonomy.
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Pub Date : 2023-11-29DOI: 10.1177/03080226231207277
H. Honoré, Mette Boll, A. Ø. Hansen, H. K. Kristensen
Assessment of occupational balance is of clinical relevance for occupational therapists working with patients with reduced occupational performance. Clinical practice lacks validated assessment tools to measure occupational balance. To establish the content validity of the 11-item Danish version of the Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ-DK) with a radar chart add-on for use in occupational therapy practice. A convergent mixed-methods study was performed investigating content validity. Three group interviews were conducted in 3 settings with 12 occupational therapists. A deductive content analysis covered face validity, relevance, comprehensiveness and comprehensibility. The relevance of the 11 items was further assessed using a content validity index. All items were found to be relevant to the construct of occupational balance. Even so, concerns were raised regarding content validity. The comprehensiveness was questioned regarding the coverage of the balance of meaningful occupations. Comprehensibility was questioned for 6 of the 11 items, and the response scale. Content validity was investigated. The doubts raised in relation to comprehensiveness call for new wordings or elaborate instructions to enhance constructional clarity. The response scale levels should be adapted.
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