Occupational science: A data‐based American perspective

Pierce, Doris; Atler, Karen; Baltisberger, Julie A.; Fehringer, Elaine; Hunter, Elizabeth; Malkawi, Somaya H.; Parr, Twilia

doi:10.1080/14427591.2010.9686697

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“…Some scholars have emphasized the importance of social, relational, and situational perspectives in understanding activity participation [38–41]. A focus on only functional performance ability places the responsibility for health and well-being on and within the individual without recognizing social forces that influence perceptions, behavior, participation, and health.…”

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Predicting participation in meaningful activity for older adults with cancer

2014

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Purpose Participation in activity that is personally meaningful leads to improved emotional and physical well-being and quality of life. However, little is known about what predicts participation in meaningful activity by older adults with cancer. Methods Seventy-one adults aged 65 years and older with a diagnosis of cancer were enrolled. All adults were evaluated with the following: a brief geriatric assessment, the meaningful activity participation assessment (MAPA), and the Possibilities for Activity Scale (PActS). The MAPA measures participation in meaningful activity, and the PActS measures what older adults believe they should and could be doing. A regression approach was used to assess the predictors of meaningful activity participation. Results The PActS (B = .56, p < .001) was the strongest predictor of meaningful activity participation. Conclusions What older adults with cancer feel they should and could do significantly predicted meaningful participation in activities above and beyond clinical and demographic factors. In future research, perceptions of possibilities for activity may be useful in the design of interventions targeted to improve meaningful participation in older adults with cancer.

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Predicting participation in meaningful activity for older adults with cancer

2014

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“…Such an approach does not require an a priori hypothesis but rather seeks to identify a new theory, in this case, approaches to the study of occupation. Other reviews have found this method effective for discovering patterns in the occupational science literature [23]. …”

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Principal Approaches to Understanding Occupation and Occupational Science Found in the Chilean Journal of Occupational Therapy (2001–2012)

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Gómez

Henny³

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Occupational Therapy International

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Background The progression of occupational science in Chile is documented in the main scientific publication of the field, the Chilean Journal of Occupational Therapy (RChTO). Objective Identify approaches to understanding and applying occupation and occupational science as elucidated in the RChTO. Methodology A systematic qualitative review of the journal (2001–2012) identified articles elucidating an approach to understanding and application operationally defined as references to specific authors, theories, models/paradigms, definitions, and other fields that support approaches to O/OS. Results The study identified two main approaches. The first considers occupation/occupational science from a practical perspective or as a means to explain human behavior; the second considers occupation/occupational science as an object of study. Each approach is further divided into categories. Conclusion This study provides a novel perspective on regional use of occupational science concepts. These findings contribute to our understanding of this science in context and to recognition of the cultural relevance of these scientific concepts.

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“…Dessa forma, a Ciência da Ocupação é descrita como o estudo do homem como um ser ocupacional e visa identificar como os seres humanos entendem suas ocupações (CLARK; WOOD; LARSON, 2002;CARRASCO;OLIVARES, 2008;PIERCE et al, 2010), ou seja, inclui a investigação sobre como e quais atividades são ou podem vir a ser significativas para os indivíduos dentro do contexto de suas vidas.…”

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Sobre as Ocupações De Idosos Em Condição De Hospitalização: Qual a Forma E O Significado?

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2017

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Resumo: Introdução: O envelhecimento é um fenômeno universal, complexo e multidimensional, que causa inúmeras repercussões nas ocupações e na participação social dos idosos. O processo de hospitalização, nesta fase da vida, pode repercutir nas ocupações rotineiras e significativas, gerando rupturas, mudanças e afastamentos das preferências ocupacionais do dia a dia. Objetivo: Considerando-se as possíveis repercussões do adoecimento e da hospitalização nas ocupações, na saúde e no bem-estar de pessoas idosas, esta pesquisa buscou compreender como se apresentavam a forma e o significado das ocupações de idosos em situação de hospitalização. Método: Trata-se de uma pesquisa de natureza qualitativa, do tipo exploratória descritiva. A pesquisa foi realizada na clínica médica de um hospital público no Estado do Pará, no período de maio a julho de 2013. Participaram da pesquisa 12 idosos, sendo aplicada uma entrevista semidirigida. As entrevistas foram analisadas através da análise do conteúdo. Resultados: A pesquisa revelou as experiências ocupacionais de idosos hospitalizados e que ocorreram mudanças no rol e nos ritmos das ocupações, e nas preferências ocupacionais. Verificou-se a ocorrência de perdas ocupacionais e alterações na forma e no significado das ocupações. Conclusão: A pesquisa ofereceu um espaço para que idosos pudessem expressar como percebiam suas ocupações durante a hospitalização. Tais relatos e registros podem auxiliar e contribuir na compreensão da dimensão ocupacional destas pessoas durante a hospitalização. Palavras-chave: Envelhecimento, Unidades Hospitalares, Terapia Ocupacional. The elderly occupations in hospital of condition: what is the form and the meaning?Abstract: Introduction: Aging is a universal, complex, multidimensional phenomenon that causes numerous repercussions in the occupations and social participation of older people. The process of hospitalization at this stage of life can affect the routine and meaningful occupations, generating ruptures, changes and departures from occupational preferences of the daily routine. Objective: Considering the possible repercussions of illness and hospitalization in occupations, health and the elderly welfare, this research sought to understand the form and meaning of the nursing occupations in a hospital situation. Method: This is a qualitative, descriptive exploratory research. The survey was conducted in a public hospital clinic in the state of Pará, from May to July 2013. Twelve elderly participated of the research, using a semistructured interview. The interviews were analyzed by content analysis. Results: The survey revealed the occupational experiences of hospitalized elderly. The results showed changes in the occupational role, rhythms and preferences. We observed occupational losses and changes in the form and meaning of occupations. Conclusion: The research offered a space where older people could express how they perceived their occupations during hospitalization. Such accounts and records can help and contribute to the understanding ...

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Occupational science: A data‐based American perspective

Cited by 28 publications

References 37 publications

Predicting participation in meaningful activity for older adults with cancer

Predicting participation in meaningful activity for older adults with cancer

Principal Approaches to Understanding Occupation and Occupational Science Found in the Chilean Journal of Occupational Therapy (2001–2012)

Sobre as Ocupações De Idosos Em Condição De Hospitalização: Qual a Forma E O Significado?

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