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Elisabeth Argentzell1, Carina Tjörnstrand1, David Brunt2
1Department of Health Sciences, Mental Health, Activity and Participation (MAP), Lund university, Lund, Sweden.
Abstract:
Opportunities and barriers for occupational engagement among residents in supported housing.
Background:
Research shows that people with psychiatric disabilities view supported housing (SH) as a possibility for social contact, but also as entailing a risk of deprived self-determination. There is, however, little research on the target group's engagement in everyday occupations.
Aim:
To explore SH residents' opportunities and barriers for occupational engagement.
Materials And Methods:
Sixteen participants were interviewed, and data was analysed using content analysis.
Results:
An overarching theme, Struggling to create meaning and seeking affection, and three underlying categories, emerged. Finding meaning through self-chosen occupations and support focussed on receiving support, doing self-chosen occupations, and having social contacts. Feeling neglected and insecure limits engagement in occupations was related to feelings of not being seen by staff, and insecurity, which hampered daily life. The third theme was Having a negative self-image and low level of ability hinders an active life.
Conclusion:
Residents' self-view and ability to create an inner drive for being active was important for occupational engagement, which was linked to social connectedness. Occupational based interventions and a personal recovery approach is warranted in order to facilitate needs for meaningful occupations.
Significance:
The results from the study can be used to further develop optimal support within SH units.
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