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- Hansen, Bodil Winther, et al.
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A concept analysis of creative activities as intervention in occupational therapy
- 2020
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In: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy. - Oxford : Taylor & Francis. - 1103-8128 .- 1651-2014. ; 28:1, s. 63-77
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background: This article is based on a common understanding of the concept of creative activities as intervention, as described in occupational therapy literature. Historically, creative activities have been used as intervention in occupational therapy. There is, however, a lack of clarity in descriptions of the concept. Aims/Objectives: To investigate and clarify the concept of creative activities as intervention (CaI) and to validate the findings in occupational therapy practice. Material and methods: A selection of articles according to PRISMA resulted in 15 articles, analysed with concept analysis. The results were validated by a reference panel of seven occupational therapists using a questionnaire and data was analysed by descriptive statistics. Results: Five attributes defined CaI: (1) Often consisting of elements of art and craft using mind and body, (2) Being experienced as meaningful, (3) Creating creative processes, (4) Developing skills, enhancing occupational performance and managing everyday life, and (5) Being easy to modify individually or in groups with different approaches. Three cases were generated from the attributes to illustrate the integrity of the analysis. Conclusions and significance: The results led to a description of CaI that could facilitate future research communication and common definition in occupational therapy practice. © 2020, © 2020 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
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- Hansen, Bodil Winther, et al.
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Experiences of Occupational Value When Doing Creative Activities in a Mental Health Context
- 2022
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In: Occupational Therapy in Mental Health. - Philadelphia, PA : Routledge. - 0164-212X .- 1541-3101. ; 38:4, s. 383-402
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Everything a person does generates a unique experience of occupational value, and occupational values can in turn generate meaning in life. Doing creative activities positively influences subjective health and well-being. This article provides information about how and to what extent people diagnosed with mental illness experienced occupational value when participating in an intervention with creative activities. Thirty-three participants provided data within a mixed-methods design. Data were analyzed by quantitative non-parametric statistical methods and qualitative directed content analysis. Interventions with creative activities enable a high degree of experienced occupation value and are associated with all dimensions in the occupational value triad. © 2022 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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- Leufstadius, Christel, et al.
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Experiences of meaningful occupation among diverse populations – A qualitative meta-ethnography
- 2024
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In: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy. - 1651-2014. ; 31:1, s. 1-26
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- BackgroundFew studies synthesising knowledge about meaningful occupation are available. Meta-ethnography allows the synthesising of a variety of empirical findings and translational knowledge may be developed.AimInvestigate how individuals from diverse cultures and contexts experience meaningful occupation as described in qualitative research, applying meta-ethnographic approach.Material and methodsThe study was based on 44 qualitative articles, selected by following a systematic procedure. Articles published between 2003-2021 were included. Studies on children, intervention and review articles were excluded. All authors conducted the analysis and synthesis, in several steps, and reached a consensus interpretation of the data.ResultsFive categories explaining why and how people experienced meaning emerged. They were represented in all contextual settings. The main category was 1) Constructing identity and self-actualising throughout life. The other four categories were 2) Cultivating valued feelings 3) Spiritualising by being energised or disentangled 4) Connecting and belonging 5) Rhythmizing and stabilising by being occupied.Conclusion and significanceThe synthesis provided novel insights into how people experience meaning in occupation in various contexts as part of their process of constructing identity and self-actualisation throughout life. This knowledge is valuable as expanding and nuancing the understanding of meaningful occupation.
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