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Occupational Therapists' Views of Nussbaum's Life Capability: An Exploratory Study.
Tahmineh Mousavi1, Shafik Dharamsi2, Susan Forwell2
1University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada t.mousavi@alumni.ubc.ca.
OTJR : Occupation, Participation and Health
|August 10, 2016
Summary
Occupational therapists view Life Capability, a fundamental human right ensuring a quality life of normal duration, as central to their practice. This aligns with core professional values, suggesting broader applicability of the Capabilities Approach.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy
- Human capabilities
- Quality of life research
Background:
- Martha Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach identifies 10 Central Human Functional Capabilities (CHFCs).
- Life Capability, the foundational CHFC, emphasizes a life of normal duration and quality.
- Understanding professional perspectives on CHFCs is crucial for theoretical and practical integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore occupational therapists' views on Life Capability.
- To assess the perceived relevance of Life Capability to occupational therapy practice.
- To examine how Life Capability aligns with occupational therapy values.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews.
- 14 occupational therapists in British Columbia, Canada, participated.
- Thematic analysis was used to interpret interview data.
Main Results:
- Occupational therapists perceive Life Capability as a basic human right.
- Views on Life Capability encompass quality of life and longevity.
- Life Capability is seen as congruent with occupational therapy's core values.
Conclusions:
- Occupational therapists' perspectives align with the concept of Life Capability.
- The Capabilities Approach may offer valuable insights for occupational therapy.
- Further research into other CHFCs is recommended for practice integration.
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