Occupational disruption during a pandemic: Exploring the experiences of individuals living with chronic disease

Luck, Kerrie E.; Doucet, Shelley; Luke, Alison

doi:10.1080/14427591.2020.1871401

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“…In addition, participants of this study spoke about engaging in distraction strategies and physical activity; both for physical and mental health benefits. Similar experiences have been shared by people with chronic disease(s), where there was a heightened focus on activities beneficial for both physical and emotional wellbeing throughout the pandemic (Luck et al, 2021). However, during the pandemic it was found that people with COPD exercised less, which in turn contributed to deterioration of their condition (McAuley et al, 2021; Sykes et al, 2021).…”

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The experience of people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis living through the COVID‐19 pandemic

Ryan

Meskell

2022

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Aim: To explore the experience of people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis living through the COVID-19 pandemic.Design: A qualitative descriptive design using semi-structured interviews.Method: Purposive sampling was employed to recruit 13 participants with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis attending the respiratory department of a large urban teaching hospital in Limerick, Ireland. Data were collected between January 2021 and February 2021 through semi-structured interviews, using an online platform. Reflective thematic analysis was used for data analysis. Results:Four key themes were identified from participant's experience of living through the COVID-19 pandemic: (1) fear of contracting COVID-19 disease, (2) living with reduced social interaction, (3) the adjustment in the relationship with healthcare professionals (HCP) and (4) navigating an altered landscape. Conclusion:Healthcare professionals have a key role in protecting the physical and psychological health of the person with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis during this time and into the future. Through being cognisant of the additional supportive care needs

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The experience of people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis living through the COVID‐19 pandemic

Ryan

Meskell

2022

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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“…Hammell (2004) stated that when individuals participate in occupations for an extended period, habits and routines are formed which help them better manage their time and find structure during their day, supporting mental health. This view is backed up by a previous study where occupation was used as a means to manage stress, promote the health and wellbeing of individuals, as well as build routine in order for them to adapt to the given circumstances of the pandemic (Luck et al, 2021).…”

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“…This encouraged them to explore and participate in new leisure occupations, contributing to them growing as individuals and acquiring new skills. Similarly, a recent study that explored the experiences of individuals living with chronic disease during the COVID-19 pandemic reported that the participants' expertise in newly developed skills allowed them to focus on themselves and evoked positive emotions as learning new things made them feel fulfilled, proud, and happy (Luck et al, 2021). As Hammell (2004) explained, when individuals have time to discover themselves, reflect, and simply exist, it contributes to 'being and becoming'.…”

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“This pandemic has changed our daily living”: Young adults’ leisure experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa

Wegner

Stirrup

Desai

et al. 2022

Journal of Occupational Science

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The COVID-19 pandemic is a global human ecosystem disruption affecting almost every facet of daily living. South Africa adopted a risk-adjusted approach comprising five-levels to curb the spread of COVID-19. Early in 2020, the country experienced level 5 and 4 restrictions, indicating high COVID-19 spread with low to moderate health system readiness. South Africans were largely confined to their homes. This study explored young adults' experiences of leisure engagement during the confinement, adaptations made, and the influence on health and wellbeing. Thirteen occupational therapy student researchers conducted individual qualitative, exploratory-descriptive studies on young adults' leisure experiences during the level 5 and 4 confinements. The authors used a qualitative meta-analytic approach to review the student researchers' primary studies and synthesize findings for this paper. The sample comprised 65 participants aged 18 to 32 years (mean age 22.2 years), the majority being either students or employed. Participants were interviewed online or submitted written responses to open-ended questions focusing on their leisure engagement during the confinement. Relevant data were extracted from the primary studies and analyzed thematically. Four themes emerged: 1) disruption, 2) time, 3) adaptations to change, and 4) leisure benefits. Although participants experienced the confinement as disruptive, and restricting their leisure and social engagement, they adapted and developed new leisure occupations, which had a positive influence on their health and wellbeing. In conclusion, the young adults dealt with the occupational injustices of confinement by adapting their leisure engagement, thus displaying occupational resilience, which positively influenced health and well-being.

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“…By way of another example, people in Belgium were not allowed to meet friends or relatives outside the home. The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on everyday life led to occupational disruption (Hammell Whalley, 2020; Luck et al, 2021; Mynard, 2020). Nizero et al defined occupational disruption as a typically temporary or transient state that occurs ‘when a person’s normal pattern of occupational engagement is disrupted due to significant life events (such as having a baby), environmental changes (such as moving house or location), becoming ill or sustaining an injury from which full recovery is expected’ (Nizzero et al, 2017).…”

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Occupational disruptions during lockdown, by generation: A European descriptive cross-sectional survey

Engels

Segaux

Canouï‐Poitrine

2021

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Introduction The periods of lockdown during 2020 led to changes in daily occupations. As participation relies on dynamic interactions between the person, his/her occupations and his/her environment, we wondered whether people from different generations shared the same perception of occupational disruptions during the lockdown. Methods We performed an online survey based on the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) of adults in 27 European Union countries, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. Three groups were compared: young adults (YAs, aged 18–39), middle-aged adults (MAs, aged 40–59) and older adults (OAs, aged 60 and over). Results 2865 participants (YAs: 47%; MAs: 33%; OAs: 20%) reported a total of 6549 disrupted occupations. The most frequently disrupted domain was leisure (83%), followed by productivity (16%) and self-care (2%); there were no significant intergroup differences ( p = 0.18). In a multivariate analysis, socializing disruptions were more likely to be associated with younger age (adjusted odds ratio (OR) [95% confidence interval (CI)] = 0.62 [0.50–0.76] for YAs versus MAs and 0.46 [0.30–0.71] for YAs versus OAs. Conclusion With the exception of socializing, the main disrupted occupations were similar from one generation to another. Our findings might enable the more accurate assessment of the risk of occupational disruption in a restrictive environment.

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Occupational disruption during a pandemic: Exploring the experiences of individuals living with chronic disease

Cited by 20 publications

References 25 publications

The experience of people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis living through the COVID‐19 pandemic

The experience of people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis living through the COVID‐19 pandemic

“This pandemic has changed our daily living”: Young adults’ leisure experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa

Occupational disruptions during lockdown, by generation: A European descriptive cross-sectional survey

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