The nature and meaning of occupational engagement for forensic clients living in the community

Lin, Nancy J.; Kirsh, Bonnie; Polatajko, Helene J.; Seto, Michael C.

doi:10.1080/14427591.2009.9686650

Cited by 18 publications

(6 citation statements)

References 26 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The occupational science literature indicates that there is a growing interest in phenomenology as a methodological approach (Barber, 2004;Beagan & Saunders, 2005;Devine & Nolan, 2007;Downs, 2008;Gallew & Mu, 2004;Lin, Kirsh, Polatajko, & Seto, 2009;Mahoney & Roberts, 2009;Matuska & Erickson, 2008;McLaughlin Gray, 1997;Pearson, 1996;Scheerer, Cahill, Kirby & Lane, 2004;Wright, Sadlo & Stew, 2007). In the Journal of Occupational Science, two theoretical articles by Barber (2004) and McLaughlin Gray (1997) have specifically focused on phenomenology as a methodology and its implications for occupational A version of this chapter has been accepted for publication (Park Lala, A., & Kinsella, E.A.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Phenomenological Inquiry into the Embodied Nature of Occupation at End of Life

Lala¹,

Kinsella²

2011

Can J Occup Ther

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The current Canadian milieu depicts a rapidly growing demographic of aging Canadians in need of end-of-life support; however, limited funding and resources are available to provide access to these services. The question of how to foster quality endof-life experiences for people who are terminally ill within this constrained context requires attention. Terminally ill individuals have articulated the inability to engage in activities that make life enjoyable as a factor influencing their decision to hasten their deaths. While occupational scientists and occupational therapists propose that occupation is a basic human need across the lifespan, there is limited understanding of the role of occupation at end-of-life, and its potential to facilitate meaningful end-of-life experiences.The purpose of this work was to examine the embodied nature of occupation at end-oflife, from the perspectives of Canadians 60 years of age or older who are diagnosed with a terminal illness. A phenomenological approach, with a focus on embodiment, was adopted for this study. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight participants. Data collection also involved close, participative observation, embodied methods, and reflexive journaling. Data analysis involved a hermeneutic process utilizing processes of detailed, selective and holistic analysis.This work is comprised of four integrated manuscripts. The first offers a systematic literature review that investigates what has been published about death and dying in the occupation-based literature. The second investigates phenomenology as a fruitful methodological approach for the study of human occupation. The third manuscript reports on an empirical study that examines the embodied nature of occupation at end-ofiv life, and presents the following six emergent findings; participants described orientations toward occupations that involved: living with death, reworking everyday life, being guided by the will of the body, focusing on relationships, attending to the small things, and engaging existential orientations. The final manuscript explores embodied phenomenological research as a methodological approach for qualitative research practices.The thesis contributes to knowledge about human occupation at end-of-life and offers a starting point to guide care practices that are attentive to the lived dimensions of occupation in this life stage.

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Phenomenological Inquiry into the Embodied Nature of Occupation at End of Life

Lala¹,

Kinsella²

2011

Can J Occup Ther

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The experience of moving back into the community was the focus of two further studies, which investigated day leaves from Australian inpatient units (Walker et al., 2013) and the ongoing experience of living in the Canadian community (Lin et al., 2009). In the first, an ethnographic approach was adopted to investigate community day leaves, combining observations and semi-structured interviews.…”

Section: Findings and Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Occupational therapy in forensic psychiatry: Recent developments in our understandings (2007–2013)

Hitch

Hii

Davey

2015

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Introduction: Occupational therapy in forensic settings has developed in recent decades, leading to an increasing amount of research being conducted in this field. There have been two previous attempts to provide overviews of this body of evidence and future directions for research; however, the rate of research has accelerated in recent years. This critical review addresses the following question: what evidence has been published about occupational therapy in forensic psychiatry over the past 7 years? Method: A mixed methods approach was adopted, with four databases and a search engine consulted (OTDBase, CINAHL, AMED, PSYCHInfo, Google Scholar). The inclusion criteria were: (a) articles published in peer reviewed journals since 2007 and (b) authored by at least one occupational therapist. Twenty-five studies were identified for review, and the four dimensions of occupation-doing, being, becoming and belonging-were used to provide a theoretical context for the subsequent discussion. Findings: The recent evidence base in forensic psychiatry focuses on doing and being, with fewer articles addressing becoming and belonging. Conclusion: This review has identified increasing numbers of studies about forensic occupational therapy, which may reflect growth in both interest and the worldwide workforce.

show abstract

“…Engagement in occupation allows one to be more independent, helps organize one's time (Yerxa et al, 1989), and is associated with better health and wellbeing (Law et al, 1998;Lin et al, 2009). The act of doing, by participating, allows one to learn new skills, improve previous skills, connect with others, and feel a sense of purpose (Law, 2002).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Food skills group value, meaning, and use with inpatients in a mental health setting

Vos

Leclair

2019

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Introduction: Occupational therapists use food skills groups to support mental health recovery and engagement in meaningful occupation. Research examining participants' experiences in these mental health groups is sparse. Method: Researchers used a convergent parallel mixed methods design. Following participation in an inpatient food skills group, 60 participants completed a questionnaire, and 20 also participated in a semi-structured interview. The questionnaire data was analysed using descriptive and correlational statistics. The interview data was analysed using thematic analysis. Triangulation was used to combine and interpret findings from the different methods to gain a more complete understanding of the participants' experiences. Findings: Participants strongly agreed/agreed that they enjoyed participating, felt having the opportunity to participate was important to their recovery, and after discharge would use the skills they had learnt. Age, sex, and level of education were associated with some of the questionnaire responses. Three main themes emerged from the interview data: importance of engaging/doing, connections with food, and being involved in a group process. Conclusion: Individuals who participated in the food skills group valued having the opportunity to build skills and engage in meaningful activities with others while in hospital. They identified the food skills group as important to their recovery.

show abstract

The nature and meaning of occupational engagement for forensic clients living in the community

Cited by 18 publications

References 26 publications

A Phenomenological Inquiry into the Embodied Nature of Occupation at End of Life

A Phenomenological Inquiry into the Embodied Nature of Occupation at End of Life

Occupational therapy in forensic psychiatry: Recent developments in our understandings (2007–2013)

Food skills group value, meaning, and use with inpatients in a mental health setting

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About