Occupations for resolving life crises in old age

Odawara, Etsuko

doi:10.1080/14427591.2010.9686667

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“…Several authors [26,27,35,49,70,[130][131][132] used the word 'adaptation' instead of, or as well as, 'occupational adaptation' and it was often unclear whether they were separate, related, or the same concept. Additionally, the process of occupational adaptation was at times mentioned [often with minimal definition or elaboration] in a discussion about broader processes of adjustment to change or transition [44,79,130,[133][134][135][136]. In such discussions, it was not explicit how occupational adaptation was positioned within or against other processes that were occurring.…”

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Occupational adaptation – analyzing the maturity and understanding of the concept through concept analysis

Walder

Molineux

Bissett

et al. 2019

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy

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BackgroundOccupational adaptation is a key occupational therapy concept, yet lacks clarity and consensus, impacting on its application in practice, theory and research. Concept analysis is a rigorous methodology which enables identification of unique features, gaps in knowledge, and the need for further concept refinement. AimsThis study aimed to determine the conceptual maturity of occupational adaptation, and identify steps needed to understand and use occupational adaptation. MethodsFour databases were searched using the term 'occupational adaptation' and a principle-based concept analysis was conducted from epistemological, pragmatic, linguistic, and logical perspectives. A mapping of the concept's evolution and analysis of the maturity of its structural features also occurred. Results748 papers were identified, which reduced to 161 after abstract and full-text review. A diverse range of applications and two primary theoretical frames of reference were identified. The definition, attributes, preconditions, outcomes, and boundaries of the concept lacked maturity, limiting clinical utility.

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