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inThe British Journal of Occupational Therapy > Vol.81 Issue 5 (Mai 2018) . - p. 266-275

Titre :	The everyday lives of older adults with visual impairment: An occupational perspective
Type de document :	texte imprimé
Auteurs :	Julie Ann Nastasi
Année de publication :	2018
Article en page(s) :	p. 266-275
Langues :	Anglais (eng)
Mots-clés :	Occupational lives  visual impairment  participation  independence
Résumé :	Introduction In order to live in a world created for the sighted, older adults with visual impairment must adapt to complete vision-dependent activities that require reading, writing, and object identification. The objective of this study was to explore the occupational lives of three older adults with visual impairment. Method A qualitative study with four interviews each and two observation sessions each was conducted with older adults with visual impairment. Data were analyzed by participant and across participants using open, axial, and selective coding. Codes were refined throughout the process yielding the themes of the study. Results Three themes emerged from the analysis: an occupational life of doing, an occupational life rich with well-being, and an occupational life filled with motivation for independence. Participants were highly motivated to complete their occupations and activities independently. Participation in activities in the home and community environments provided participants with life satisfaction and happiness. Through problem-solving skills, adaptations, and support of family and friends, participants successfully completed their desired occupations. Conclusion This study highlights the importance of motivation and support to facilitate participation in occupations in the home and community environments.
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[article] The everyday lives of older adults with visual impairment: An occupational perspective [texte imprimé] / Julie Ann Nastasi . - 2018 . - p. 266-275.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy > Vol.81 Issue 5 (Mai 2018) . - p. 266-275

Mots-clés :	Occupational lives  visual impairment  participation  independence
Résumé :	Introduction In order to live in a world created for the sighted, older adults with visual impairment must adapt to complete vision-dependent activities that require reading, writing, and object identification. The objective of this study was to explore the occupational lives of three older adults with visual impairment. Method A qualitative study with four interviews each and two observation sessions each was conducted with older adults with visual impairment. Data were analyzed by participant and across participants using open, axial, and selective coding. Codes were refined throughout the process yielding the themes of the study. Results Three themes emerged from the analysis: an occupational life of doing, an occupational life rich with well-being, and an occupational life filled with motivation for independence. Participants were highly motivated to complete their occupations and activities independently. Participation in activities in the home and community environments provided participants with life satisfaction and happiness. Through problem-solving skills, adaptations, and support of family and friends, participants successfully completed their desired occupations. Conclusion This study highlights the importance of motivation and support to facilitate participation in occupations in the home and community environments.
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