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Bryant W, Cordingley K, Sims K, Dokal-Marandi J, Pritchard H, Stannard V, Adamako E. Collaborative research exploring mental health service user perspectives on acute inpatient occupational therapy. Br J Occup Ther 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/0308022616650899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Introduction User perspectives are important for understanding why people engage with occupational therapy during an admission for acute mental health issues, and can be used to inform service provision and development. Method Twenty-two recent and current inpatients participated in six semi-structured individual interviews and three focus groups. Data from the two methods were initially subject to separate thematic analysis. Then a further stage of constant comparative analysis, of both data sets, generated the findings presented here. Findings Three themes were identified: (1) ‘A tiny sort of world’ expressed experiences of being restricted; (2) ‘Relief’ indicated how occupational therapy offered relief from the ward and experiences of mental ill-health; and (3) ‘Something to do’ suggested specific purposes for engaging in occupation. These themes indicate how service users experience and value occupational therapy for different reasons at different times. The approach of occupational therapists to service users, valuing them as occupational beings, is a key aspect of their experience. Conclusion The profession is challenged to design flexible opportunities for occupational engagement which simultaneously provide relief and distraction, address diverse occupational needs, and are feasible within the resource restrictions of acute mental health services.
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Affiliation(s)
- Wendy Bryant
- Senior Lecturer and Subject Lead, School of Health and Human Sciences, University of Essex, UK
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- Occupational Therapy Lecturer, Department of Clinical Sciences, Brunel University London, UK
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- Head Occupational Therapist, Hillingdon Mental Health, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Locum Occupational Therapist, Conwy Single Point of Access Team, Conwy County Borough Council, Conwy, UK
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- Senior Occupational Therapist, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Clinical Tutor, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Barbara E Gibson
- Associate ProfessorDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Senior Scientist, Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
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A Legacy and a Look to the Future. OTJR-OCCUPATION PARTICIPATION AND HEALTH 2012. [DOI: 10.3928/15394492-20120206-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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