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More than just a cup of tea: everyday cultural practices and interactions in research
- Author:
- ASHWORTH Rosalie
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 24(3), 2014, pp.4-10.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
In the capacity of her work as a researcher the author visited many people with dementia and their families in their own homes to interview them and discuss their experience of living with dementia. In this reflective account the author discuses the everyday experience of sharing a cup of tea. This practice experience is integrated with literature about cultural practices around tea-drinking. The author argues that incorporating everyday practices such as tea-drinking should become a feature of interactions with research participants, particularly where building relationships is essential in gathering information, such as when interviewing people. (Edited publisher abstract)
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.
Effectiveness of reablement services
- Author:
- RESEARCH IN PRACTICE FOR ADULTS
- Publisher:
- Research in Practice for Adults
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Place of publication:
- Dartington
This evidence cluster summarises the evidence around the effectiveness of reablement in promoting service user independence and reducing ongoing support needs. Key approaches to providing reablement services are described. Studies are discussed if they refer to ‘reablement’ or the related terms of ‘homecare re-ablement’, ‘enablement’ or ‘re-enablement’. They are not included, however, if the emphasis is upon maintenance and usual homecare, as opposed to promoting independence and helping service users carry out tasks for themselves.
Occupational therapy for patients with problems in activities in daily living after stroke (review)
- Authors:
- LEGG L.A., DRUMMOND A.E., LANGHORNE P.
- Publisher:
- John Wiley and Sons
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 35p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
Occupational therapy aims to help people reach their maximum level of function and independence in all aspects of daily living. Reviewing nine studies with 1258 participants, people who had a stroke were more independent in personal activities of daily living (feeding, dressing, bathing, toileting and moving about) and more likely to maintain these abilities if they received treatment from an occupational therapist. However, we still need to understand the best form of this occupational therapy input (for example, what should be provided, when it should be provided, how often and for how long) before we can plan how to best use it in health and social care settings.
Activity pacing in chronic pain management: one aim, but which method? Part one: Introduction and literature review
- Authors:
- BIRKHOLTZ Marietta, AYLWIN Louise, HARMAN Rachel Megan
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 67(10), October 2004, pp.447-452.
- Publisher:
- Sage
People with chronic pain often adopt activity patterns that can exacerbate pain and undermine quality of life. Activity pacing is considered an essential component of occupational therapy in pain management and other clinical areas to counteract the over/underactivity cycle. Based on case histories, psychosocial issues arising from over/underactivity, or a combination of both, are explained. Demonstrates that activity pacing is ill-defined and subject to practice discrepancies. In particular, guidance regarding quota-based practice to prevent pain-contingency remains unresolved. Concludes that research is needed to clarify theory and practice. Part 2 will present the outcomes of a national occupational therapy survey on activity pacing.
Reviewing the reablement approach to caring for older people
- Authors:
- DOH Daniel, SMITH Ricki, GEVERS Paula
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 40(6), 2020, pp.1371-1383.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The authors discuss their critical review of reablement – an emerging global practice model in community- and home-based care for older people. Whereas the reablement approach is gaining global acceptance, there are questions and concerns among researchers and policy makers about what reablement means and how it is used in practice. The review examined the literature on reablement between 2005 and 2017 using clearly defined inclusion criteria. It focused on identifying within authors’ accounts its essential features and how it is practised. In the examination of conceptualisation, nine essential features of reablement were identified, the most predominant being the wish to improve the functionality of clients so they can continue to live in their own homes. Variability in policy and geographic contexts were also identified, as was the under-representation of social connectivity for clients.. The authors present a typology of four theoretical types of reablement to reflect on the current state of research and practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
Effects of environmental modification on activities of daily living, social participation and quality of life in the older adults: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
- Authors:
- LIM Young Myoung, KIM Hee, CHA Yu Jin
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 15(2), 2020, pp.132-140.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Purpose: This study aims to provide evidence of the benefits and effects of environmental modification intervention on activities of daily living, quality of life and social participation in older adults. Methods: This study searched and used randomized controlled trial research studies from the databases of MEDLINE, CINAHL and the Cochrane Library. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using the Jadad scale, risk of bias and the patient, intervention, comparison, outcome (PICO) process. The domains of impact considered in this meta-analysis were activities of daily living, quality of life and social participation. The analysis was completed with the Review Manager software 5.3. Results: Jadad scores of collected studies were 3–4 in seven studies and 2 in one study, which means that most studies had high levels of quality. This study comprised of 733 subjects in the experimental group and 672 subjects in the control group. The effect size of environmental interventions on basic activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living and overall activities of daily living were 0.37, 0.65 and 0.47, respectively. Meanwhile, the environmental intervention was neither effective on quality of life nor social participation. Conclusions: Environmental modifications are effective in facilitating the daily life activities of older adults. This kind of intervention is shown to be useful for enhancing life performance. In order to confirm intervention effects on the quality of life and social participation of older adults, studies should conduct environmental modifications interventions that take into account contexts such as individual characteristics, lifestyle and physical activities. (Publisher abstract)
Activities people with cognitive deficits want to continue mastering – a scoping study
- Authors:
- LINDQVIST Eva, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79(7), 2016, pp.399-408.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Introduction: To date, potential difficulties that people with cognitive deficits meet in everyday life are relatively well known, but in which activities mastery is desired, and why, is less researched. The aim of this study was to develop deeper knowledge about activities that people with cognitive deficits want to continue mastering in everyday life and the reasons why these activities were desired. Method: In the frame of a scoping study, articles were gathered and charted. Sixteen qualitative studies were selected as meeting the aim of the study and analysed with a descriptive-interpretative method. Findings: The analysis of the studies showed that the desired activities conveyed social values or independence, supported significant roles, diminished negative influence on other people, and increased health and safety. Linkages, in the form of dependencies between the desired activities, were also identified. Conclusion: When planning for interventions for facilitating everyday activities, for example with technology, it is beneficial to consider both safety and values that are more closely related to meaningfulness and wellbeing. Most difficult activities were identified as hindering outdoor activities, and targeting those activities might be most valuable for enabling active everyday lives for this group. (Publisher abstract)
Children, food and care
- Authors:
- EMOND Ruth, et al
- Publisher:
- IRISS
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
This IRISS Insight reviews the evidence about how food practices affect children in different care settings, drawing heavily from the experience of children in foster and residential care. Sections look at institutional practices, the importance of food practice in creating a 'family-like home', power relationships between adults and children around food, and balancing rights. As many of the issues have similarities to the experience of adults supported by social services and carers, this document may also be of interest beyond those working with children. (Edited publisher abstract)
Examining the evidence for interventions with children with developmental coordination disorder
- Author:
- ARMSTRONG Dorothy
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75(12), December 2012, pp.532-540.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This critical review of the literature examines the evidence for the effectiveness of a selection of interventions for improving occupational performance in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). The search criteria included: children whose primary diagnosis was DCD; research into the effectiveness of an intervention or interventions; interventions that fit with occupational therapy practice (although not necessarily carried out by an occupational therapist); published in peer-reviewed journals; published since 1984; and available in English. The following databases were included: EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and ERIC. All articles retrieved were screened for relevance and their reference lists scanned. Nineteen articles were appraised using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme. Of the approaches reviewed, the evidence points to interventions that use client’s activities of daily living as part of the intervention, such as CO-OP (Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance), as being most effective in improving occupational performance. Other approaches reviewed include; sensory integration, servomotor task training, goal-orientated group intervention, exercise programmes, and compensatory approaches.