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Occupational Choices for People with Psychiatric Disabilities : Comparing Attendees and Non-Attendees at Community-Based Day Centers

Flokén, Sara ; Löndahl, Anna and Argentzell, Elisabeth LU (2016) In Occupational Therapy in Mental Health 32(4). p.329-344
Abstract

Research has shown that people with psychiatric disabilities who attend a day center rate their satisfaction with daily occupations equally in comparison with non-attendees. The current study investigates which occupations the target group performs and also differences in occupational choices between attendees and non-attendees. Reported occupations were analyzed with content analysis. Day center attendees reported more productive occupations, while non-attendees reported more recreational occupations and a greater breadth of occupations. This implies that non-attendees might compensate a lack of work-like occupations at a day center with satisfying recreational occupations. The results can guide development of psychiatric... (More)

Research has shown that people with psychiatric disabilities who attend a day center rate their satisfaction with daily occupations equally in comparison with non-attendees. The current study investigates which occupations the target group performs and also differences in occupational choices between attendees and non-attendees. Reported occupations were analyzed with content analysis. Day center attendees reported more productive occupations, while non-attendees reported more recreational occupations and a greater breadth of occupations. This implies that non-attendees might compensate a lack of work-like occupations at a day center with satisfying recreational occupations. The results can guide development of psychiatric occupational-based rehabilitation.

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Community mental health services, mental health, occupational therapy
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Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
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Haworth Press
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0164-212X
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10.1080/0164212X.2016.1201449
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