Engagement in activities and occupations by people who have experienced psychosis: a metasynthesis of lived experience

Authors:
HITCH Danielle, PEPIN Genevieve, STAGNITTI Karen
Journal article citation:
British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(2), 2013, pp.77-86.
Publisher:
Sage

This paper presents a metasynthesis of studies using a phenomenological approach to describe clients’ perceptions of engagement in activities of daily living and their related occupations and the impact on recovery form psychoses. Nine studies (a total of 73 participants) were included. Selection criteria limited these to studies that had used individual qualitative interviews to highlight lived experience on a personal level. The quality of the evidence, assessed across all studies, was found to be generally high. Four overarching themes were identified: my emotions and identity; my own health and wellbeing; my relationships with family, friends and community; and my activities and occupations. The authors note that these overarching themes are not intended to be considered categorically, as they all influence and interact with each other. It is concluded that there is considerable synchronicity between the experiences of people who have experienced psychosis and the values of the occupational therapy profession. The authors suggest that a client's meaningful engagement in activities and occupation is evidence towards how therapists provide authentic, respectful and effective support to these clients, in a manner that meets their needs as individuals.

Subject terms:
occupational therapy, psychoses, user views, activities of daily living;
Content type:
research review
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN online:
1477-6006
ISSN print:
0308-0226

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