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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Disability Studies
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Growing interest in participation within rehabilitation sciences due to rising chronic illness.
  • Participation is influenced by personal and environmental factors.
  • The concept of 'optimal' participation requires further definition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reflect on the concept of participation and 'optimality'.
  • To explore 'optimal' participation for individuals with and without disabilities.
  • To examine the role of response shift in achieving optimal participation.

Main Methods:

  • Examined similarities in definitions of participation.
  • Discussed normal and 'optimal' participation levels.
  • Utilized case examples to illustrate normality and achieving optimal participation post-stroke.

Main Results:

  • Optimal participation requires alignment between an individual's realized activities/roles and their expectations.
  • A transition period, including response shift, can lead to optimal participation despite disabilities.
  • Persisting disabilities do not preclude achieving optimal participation.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding optimal participation and response shift is crucial for clinical practice.
  • Interventions can assist clients experiencing response shift to maximize participation.
  • Optimizing participation can enhance the quality of life for individuals with chronic health conditions.