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- Pettersson, Ingvor, 1950-, et al.
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ICF from an occupational therapy perspective in adult care : an integrative literature review
- 2012
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy. - London, United Kingdom : Informa Healthcare. - 1103-8128 .- 1651-2014. ; 19:3, s. 260-273
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- Since its launch there has been increasing interest in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) within occupational therapy (OT). The aim of this study was to perform an integrative literature review, in order to present an overview of knowledge, where the ICF constitutes a significant part in relation to OT. A systematic literature search, covering the period 2001–2008, was performed in the databases MEDLINE, AMED, and CINAHL. A total of 112 articles were included and the majority had exploratory and descriptive designs. The results showed that ICF was valuable for research, clinical practice, and education. ICF was used to link existing instruments and to construct new outcome measures. Occupational therapists have been members of expert groups involved in the development of Core Sets for certain health conditions. Several positive aspects were described, e.g. an effective medium for communication at different levels. Many limitations were mentioned, such as unclear concepts and lack of subjective experiences. Suggestions for improvements were described. The conclusion was that the ICF has been used for a broad spectrum of purposes. The results indicated that further research is needed concerning application of the ICF in clinical practice and education.
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- Adolfsson, Päivi, et al.
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Perception of the influence of environmental factors in the use of electronic planning devices in adults with cognitive disabilities
- 2016
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Ingår i: Disability and Rehabilitation. - : Taylor & Francis. - 1748-3107 .- 1748-3115. ; 11:6, s. 493-500
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Adults with cognitive disabilities often have difficulties in dealing with the complexity of everyday life. With cognitive assistive technology (e.g. electronic planning devices [EPDs] and individual support), they can bring order to their often chaotic life. Assumptions are that environmental factors influence with non-use of EPDs.Objective: To explore how adults with cognitive disabilities perceive the influence of environmental factors in the use of EPDs.Methods: A reference group with experience of use of EPDs assisted the researchers. Twelve adults with cognitive disabilities and experience of using EPDs participated. An interview guide was implemented covering environmental factors according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Qualitative content analysis was applied in the analyses.Results: Five categories and two themes emerged, which were integrated into a model of facilitating factors influencing the use of EPDs. Measures to prevent or eliminate negative influences of the device use are important to be taken.Conclusions: Professionals need more knowledge about EPDs, while users need individual adaption of the EPDs. EPDs need to be user-friendly, manageable and work in any seasons.
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- Buchert, Paulina, et al.
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Translation and linguistic validation of self-administered Swedish version of WHODAS 2.0
- 2015
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Use of Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) is increasingly requested in clinical practice and research. The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) is a generic instrument for self-report capturing functioning in the life-domains of understanding and communicating, getting around, self-care, getting along with people, life activities and participation in society. It is based on the same conceptual foundation as the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF). Several language versions of WHODAS 2.0 are available and a Swedish version is in progress.Aim: To translate the self-administered 36-item version of WHODAS 2.0 into Swedish and examine the understanding and interpretation of the instruments´ content and response processes.Methods: Translation process was made following WHO guidelines and the WHODAS 2.0 translation package (version 1.0) including: forward-translation, expert panel discussion, back-translation, pre-test of preliminary version, final version, and pilot-testing of the final version.Pre-test was conducted through structured interviews in purposeful samples of Swedish-speaking adults including two patients with bi-polar disorder and a sample from the general population. Pilot-testing of the final version will be performed by structured interviews in a purposeful sample of outpatients.Results: Forward-translation, expert panel discussion, and back-translation resulted in a preliminary Swedish version of WHODAS 2.0. Pre-test revealed some issues related to items in the Participation in society domain, and in the overall lay-out. This resulted in minor changes in selection of words in the final version and suggestions for future revision of the instrument.Pilot-testing of the final version in outpatients are under progress and the result will be ready to present before Conference date in November 2015.Conclusion: The preliminary Swedish self-administered version of WHODAS 2.0 is easy to understand and respond to. Further studies are needed to provide evidence for validity of the final Swedish WHODAS 2.0.
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- Cesta, Amedeo, et al.
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GiraffPlus : D1.1 User Requirements and Design Principles Report
- 2012
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Rapport (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This document reports on the work performed in Task 1.1 User requirements analysis and Task 1.2 GiraffPlus Environment Design Principles. Specifically, it describes the results of a deep involvement of users, both primary (elderly living in their apartment), and secondary (health care professional or family members and friends) recruited in our studies. The report details the qualitative and quantitative research carried out in the three countries of Sweden, Spain and Italy, to elicit user requirements and expectations in terms of type of services as well as system design and appearance. Some qualitative cross-cultural analysis has also been performed in order to highlight differences emerged during the studies in the three countries. Result of this effort is list of user requirements and a set of preferences on different mockups of a component of the system that can be both used to influence the future architecture definition and functional specification of the GiraffPlus system. The work described in this deliverable constitutes the starting point of T1.3 Technological Component Assessment and Selection and overall provides useful hints to the whole system development.
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- Fredriksson, Carin, 1954-, et al.
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The value of a powered wheelchair : spouses´ perspective
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Ingår i: Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe Conference 2013 (AAATE 2013). - Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier. - 9781614993032 ; , s. 222-225
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Research concerning the significance of assistive technology to spouses of persons who uses technology is sparse and the impact of a powered wheelchair on spouses' activity and participation is not at all researched. Thus, the aim was to explore how spouses experience the significance of a powered wheelchair prescribed to and used by their next of kin. A descriptive design with a qualitative approach focusing on the experiences of the spouses was used. The sample comprised of 10 spouses of elderly people that have been prescribed a powered wheelchair. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the ten spouses (nine women and one man). The participants were 65-86 years of age. The questions posed during the interview concerned: i) the significance of the powered scooter for personal everyday activities, participation and quality of life; ii) the significance of the scooter for shared activity and participation; and iii) the significance of the next of kin using a scooter, from the perspective of the spouse. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The results showed that the spouses experienced that their everyday life and life situation had changed in a positive way as their next of kin received a powered wheelchair. They experienced a sense of freedom that had an impact on their own activities as well as on the activities they performed together with their next of kin. The spouses expressed that they now to a larger extent shared responsibility for different tasks in the home and also how the powered wheelchair had made it possible to spontaneously do things together again and to do things with more ease. In conclusion, the narratives of the spouses of the elderly powered wheelchair users were to a great extent positive. The powered wheelchair was of great value and brought freedom to everyday life.
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- Fredriksson, Carin, 1954-, et al.
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The value of powered mobility scooters from the perspective of elderly spouses of the users : a qualitative study
- 2022
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Ingår i: Disability and Rehabilitation. - : Taylor & Francis. - 1748-3107 .- 1748-3115. ; 17:7, s. 747-751
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose: To explore spouses’ experiences of the value of mobility scooters prescribed to their partner.Material and Methods: A descriptive design with a qualitative approach was used. Thirteen spouses (11 females) aged 65–86 years participated. Semi-structured interviews were conducted when the spouse’s partner had had the mobility scooter for 4–6 months. The interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis.Results: The interviews showed primarily that the spouses experienced that their everyday lives and life situation had improved since their partner had received a mobility scooter. They reported that they could engage in activities of their own choice to a greater extent. The prescription of a mobility scooter to their partner had also yielded a sense of freedom related to shared activities. On the other hand, the spouses described some of the scooter’s limitations. Three categories emerged: a sense of freedom related to thespouse’s own activities, a sense of freedom related to shared activities and a somewhat restricted freedom.Conclusion: Prescription of a powered mobility scooter was of value to the users’ spouses because it facilitated independent and shared activities and participation in the community. The value was mainly expressed as a sense of freedom when doing things on their own or together with their partner. Spouses are key persons in the rehabilitation of people with mobility restrictions. Their views on the assistive device may influence the rehabilitation process. Knowledge of spouses’ experiences is thus crucial, as this may influence the future rehabilitation outcome.
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- Hagberg, Lars, 1956-, et al.
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Cost-effectiveness of powered mobility devices for elderly people with disability
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Ingår i: Disability and Rehabilitation. - : Taylor & Francis. - 1748-3107 .- 1748-3115. ; 12:2, s. 115-120
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyse the cost-effectiveness of prescribing powered mobility devices (PMDs) to elderly users.Methods: Forty-five persons participated in the preand post-intervention study with a follow-up at four months. All participants were prescribed a scooter model and were offered individual support to get started using the PMD. In the analysis, the use of the PMD was compared to the situation prior to its use. The cost-utility analysis takes a societal perspective and considers costs, savings and quality of life (QoL) using answers to the EQ-5D questionnaire.Results: Costs for the first year with the PMD were 1395 USD and then 592 USD per subsequent year. There was a significant decrease in transportation costs and in relatives' time use, but the increase in QoL of 0.041 was not significant. Costs per gained quality adjusted life year (QALY) were 12 400-14 700 USD/QALY if the value of time saved not was considered and 600-2900 USD/QALY when an hour was valued at 3.6 USD.Conclusion: Prescription of PMDs to elderly users might be cost-effective. However, there are shortcomings in measuring QALY gains from the use of a PMD, and it is unclear how time savings among relatives should be valued.Implications for RehabilitationPrescription of powered mobility devices for the elderly with disability seems to be cost effective and should be a standard intervention.In economic evaluations of powered mobility devices and other assistive devices, the commonly used analyses methods are not always appropriate and therefore need to be adjusted.
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