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    Understanding primary carers' occupational adaption and engagement

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    Authors
    McDougall, Carmel
    Buchanan, Angus
    Peterson, Sunila
    Date
    2013
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    McDougall, Carmel and Buchanan, Angus and Peterson, Sunila. 2013. Understanding primary carers' occupational adaption and engagement. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 61 (2): pp. 83–91.
    Source Title
    Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
    DOI
    10.1111/1440-1630.12076
    ISSN
    0045-0766
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/18697
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Background/aim: Primary carers for people with intellectual disability living in remote rural areas experience high demand care commitments that may require them to be available twenty-four hours seven days a week and reduce their access to formal or respite support leaving them little time to engage in other occupations. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of caring for a person with an intellectual disability living in remote rural farming location on primary carers' occupational engagement. Method: A thematic analysis, using an interpretive phenomenological analysis approach, was conducted on seven in-depth semi-structured interviews of primary carers. Results: Occupational adaptation and engagement, emerging as a primary theme, indicated that primary carers' occupations were affected by: limiting opportunity to develop occupations; developing new occupations; adapting occupations; and ceasing occupations. A number of influencing themes, affecting the primary carers' occupational engagement also emerged, including: lifestyle and occupational roles; wellness and health; engaging quality supports; societal and community context; and vision for the future. Conclusion: The results provided an initial understanding of the impact of caring on the primary carers' occupational adaptation and engagement, and a suggestion that clinicians consider using a family-centred approach as an effective and meaningful intervention.

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