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- Kassberg, Ann-Charlotte, et al.
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Interventions aimed at improving the ability to use everyday technology in work after brain injury
- 2016
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1103-8128 .- 1651-2014. ; 23:2, s. 147-157
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective The aim of this study was to explore and describe how client-centred occupationaltherapy interventions may support and improve the ability to use everyday technology (ET) in worktasks in people with acquired brain injury (ABI). Method A qualitative, descriptive multiple-casestudy was designed, and occupation-based interventions were provided to three working-ageparticipants with ABI. Multiple sources were used to collect data throughout the three interventionprocesses, including assessments, field notes, and interviews. The Canadian OccupationalPerformance Measure and the Management of Everyday Technology Assessment were administeredbefore the interventions, after the interventions and at a follow-up session 2–3 monthssubsequent to the interventions. Results The three intervention processes initially consisted ofsimilar actions, but subsequently the actions took on a different focus and intensity for each case.All of the goals in each of the three case processes were achieved, and both perceived andobserved abilities to use ET in work tasks improved. Conclusions Client-centred occupationaltherapy interventions might have the potential to improve the ability to use ET in work tasks inpeople with ABI.
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- Larsson, Ellinor, 1982-, et al.
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Developing social contact and participation in social activities : Seniors experiences from a social Internet-based intervention process
- 2017
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Ingår i: Gerontechnology. - : the International Society for Gerontechnology. - 1569-1101 .- 1569-111X. ; 16:2, s. 101-108
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective: To explore seniors’ experiences of the intervention process after participating in a social internet-based occupational therapy intervention.Method: A qualitative interview study was conducted. Twelve women and 3 men (66–87 years old), from the completed intervention study participated. The study was placed in northern Sweden. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The interviews were analyzed using the constant comparative method, and two categories with subcategories were generated in the analysis.Results: The seniors experienced a need to participate in social internet-based activities (SIBAs) due to their decline in social activities and the ever-increasing digitalization of society. In the intervention process, the seniors’ experiences reflected two divergent directions. The first consisted of seniors who had experiences of being hampered in participating in the SIBAs in the intervention process. They did not completely reach their intervention goals, but they did describe increased ability to use SIBAs and increased self-reliance. The other direction of the process reflected experiences of reaching their goals in the intervention, and they developed habitual participation in SIBAs as well as increased participation in social activities outside the Internet.Conclusion: The social internet-based intervention can support seniors to overcome the obstacles that prevent them from participating in SIBAs. By participating in SIBAs, the seniors might enrich their social activities and social contacts both on the Internet and outside, if the intervention is individually targeted to meet their needs.
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- Larsson, Ellinor, 1982-, et al.
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Effects of a social Internet-based intervention programme for older adults : An explorative randomized crossover study
- 2016
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Ingår i: British Journal of Occupational Therapy. - : Sage Publications. - 0308-0226 .- 1477-6006. ; 79:10, s. 629-636
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Introduction: Restraints and changes in social activities might contribute to loneliness and health decline for older adults. To reduce loneliness and support activities, social internet-based interventions are indicated to be effective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a social internet-based intervention for older adults who are vulnerable to loneliness.Method: An explorative, randomised, crossover study with an AB/BA sequence was completed. The intervention was conducted over a period of three months. Thirty participants were included (24 women and six men, 61-89 years old) and allocated to two groups. Data were collected at three time points. The primary outcome was the UCLA loneliness scale, and the secondary outcomes were satisfaction with social contacts and social interaction skills. Statistical analyses were conducted with the paired t-test, Wilcoxon's signed-rank test and repeated-measures analysis of variance.Results: Loneliness was significantly decreased in both groups post intervention, and satisfaction with social contacts online significantly increased in one group. Significant treatment effects were detected for all outcomes.Conclusion: The results of the social internet-based intervention programme are promising, but further evaluations are needed
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- Larsson, Ellinor, 1982-
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Promoting social activities and participation among seniors : exploring and evaluating social and Internet-based occupational therapy interventions
- 2016
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- IntroductionThe use of technology and Internet-based activities (IBAs) is increasing in society. However, seniors with limited experiences with the Internet can experience restricted participation in meaningful activities that are dependent on the Internet. Also, social transitions during aging might lead to reduced social activities and social contacts and to increased experiences of loneliness, all of which might have negative health implications. Therefore, there is a need to advance the knowledge of how occupational therapists can support seniors’ use of IBAs and create opportunities for social contacts and social activities during aging.AimThe overall aim of this thesis is to increase the knowledge of how Internet-based activities influence seniors’ participation in society, how seniors experience and are influenced by support from a social Internet-based occupational therapy intervention, and how different aspects of this intervention can contribute to healthy ageing.MethodsIn study I, seniors’ experiences of IBAs were explored and described through interviews with 10 seniors (66–82 years old) that were analyzed with the constant comparative method. In study II, a multiple case study with five seniors (65–85 years old) was used to explore the design of an Internet-based occupational therapy social intervention program and how it influenced social activities and social contacts among the participants. The qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources were analyzed by pattern matching. In study III, an explorative randomized crossover study with an AB/BA design was conducted with 30 seniors (61–89 years old) who were vulnerable to loneliness and who participated in the intervention program. The quantitative data were analyzed with parametric and non-parametric statistics. In study IV, a qualitative interview study was conducted to collect the experiences of 15 seniors (66–87 years old) from the previous intervention process in study III. The interviews were analyzed with the constant comparative method. All participants in studies I–IV were community-dwelling, retired seniors without home-care services. ResultsComplex interactions of different aspects influence seniors’ possibilities and preferences for taking part in IBAs. The performance of IBAs yielded different experiences of participation in society (study I). The initial explorative results indicated that the client-centered and individually adapted intervention program supports participation in social IBAs (SIBAs) and other social contexts (study II). After participation in the intervention program, the experiences of loneliness significantly decreased, and satisfaction with social contacts on the Internet increased for one group (study III). If an individual’s requirements are met during the intervention process, experiences of habitual SIBA usage, increased self-reliance, and enriched social contacts and social activities both on and off the Internet might be facilitated (study IV).ConclusionThis thesis provides knowledge of how social support, experiences of and accessibility to technology, life-changing events, and identified meaningfulness with online activities influence the motivation to participate in social and Internet-based activities. The occupational therapist should address the individual’s perspective in the intervention program so as to adapt the intervention and to support experiences of satisfactory participation and enhanced social activities and social contacts for seniors. In addition, healthy aging might be supported by the intervention program due to the reduction in loneliness and increased participation in social activities and society. Further evaluation of the framework and content of the intervention program for seniors with restricted participation in IBAs and SIBAs and high levels of loneliness is suggested.
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- Fallahpour, Mandana, et al.
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Participation after acquired brain injury : Associations with everyday technology and activities in daily life
- 2015
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1103-8128 .- 1651-2014. ; 22:5, s. 366-376
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: The development of the information society has led to increased use of everyday technology and changed theconditions for participation. Enabling participation in everyday life situations is an important rehabilitation goal after acquiredbrain injury (ABI). Identifying factors associated with individuals’ experienced participation and problems therein is thereforeessential. Objective: This study aimed at exploring the relationship between perceived difficulty in everyday technology use,perceived ability in the activities of daily living (ADL), and perceived participation, and participation problems in persons withABI. Methods: Eighty-one persons with ABI participated in the study and were assessed by the Impact on Participation andAutonomy questionnaire, the Everyday Technology Use Questionnaire, and the ADL taxonomy. Results: Findings showed thatthe combined model of difficulty in everyday technology (ET) use, ADL ability, and the interaction between them explainedboth participation in various domains of everyday life, and also overall level of perceived participation and the perceivedproblems. Conclusions: The findings underscore the importance of evaluating individuals’ ability in both ET use and ADL afterABI to increase the probability of explaining these persons’ participation in desired everyday life situations and, also, forrehabilitation design.
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- Kottorp, Anders, et al.
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Färdigheter i teknikanvändning bland äldre med/utan kognitiv nedsättning eller förvärvad hjärnskada – en klusteranalys
- 2017
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Bakgrund: För att kunna utveckla stödjande interventioner till personer med svårigheter i användning av vardagstekniksåsom mobiltelefoner, biljettautomater och mikrovågsugnar så behövs en detaljerad information om styrkor ochbegränsningar i specifika färdigheter i teknikanvändning.Syfte: Att undersöka om (a) olika distinkta kluster av färdigheter som krävs för att använda vardagsteknik kan identifierasi en blandad grupp av teknikanvändare samt (b) om dessa färdighetskluster är kopplade till ålder, kön, diagnos samt typav vardagsteknik.Metod: 661 bedömningar av hanterande av vardagsteknik med Management of Everyday Technology Assessment(META) från 203 personer (äldre med/utan kognitiv nedsättning eller förvärvad hjärnskada) användes för en retrospektivanalys. Ward’s metod i kombination med en modell for hierarkisk klusteranalys användes för att fastställa och definierafärdighetsklustren. Hypotesprövande parametrisk statistik användes för sambandsanalyser.Resultat/preliminärt resultat: Fyra distinkta kluster av färdigheter kunde identifieras i data. Varje person uppvisade oftastflera olika klusterprofiler i sitt hanterande av vardagsteknik och färdighetsklustren var inte kopplade till diagnos, kön ellertyp av vardagsteknik.Slutsats: Fynden från studien stödjer ett mer dyadiskt baserat person-vardagsteknik tillvägagångssätt i bedömningen avvardagsteknikanvändning. Informationen från de definierade klustren kan också användas for att utveckla fokuseradeguider for intervention och design i vardagsteknikanvändning.
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