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Falls Self-Efficacy Among Adults With Multiple Sclerosis: A Phenomenological Study
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Peterson, EW (author)
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Kielhofner, G (author)
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- Tham, K (author)
- Karolinska Institutet
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- von Koch, L (author)
- Karolinska Institutet
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- 2009-11-25
- 2010
- English.
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In: OTJR-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY JOURNAL OF RESEARCH. - : SAGE Publications. - 1539-4492. ; 30:4, s. 148-157
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- This phenomenological study explored and described the lived experience of falls self-efficacy (i.e., perceived self-efficacy in avoiding a fall during basic activities of daily living) among six individuals with multiple sclerosis and its relationship to their overall volition and occupational lives. Participants were interviewed three times over a 3-month period. All interviews were analyzed using the Empirical, Phenomenological, Psychological method. One main theme (managing fall risk as a means of supporting activity) and six subthemes were reflected in participants' lived experiences: (1) understanding personal multiple sclerosis symptoms, abilities, and fall risk; (2) accepting one's changed capacity; (3) focusing on what you can control; (4) ongoing learning by doing; (5) vigilance while doing; and (6) taking personal responsibility to reduce fall risk. The findings show how falls self-efficacy operates as part of a larger volitional process and can be used to inform the development of fall prevention programs for individuals living with multiple sclerosis.
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