Date of Award
January 2020
Degree Type
Open Access Thesis
Document Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
First Advisor
Cindy Hayden
Department Affiliation
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Second Advisor
Christine Privott
Department Affiliation
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Third Advisor
Elaine Fehringer
Department Affiliation
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Abstract
Successful interventions, focused on self-care, have been implemented by occupational therapists in homeless populations. Yet, no study has attempted to explore experiences of occupational therapists implementing self-care interventions. This qualitative, descriptive study sought to understand the experience of occupational therapy practitioners implementing self-care interventions for individuals experiencing homelessness. The interventions took place in various healthcare practice settings. Four participants, recruited through purposive sampling, engaged in semi-structured interviews pertaining to their experiences. The interviews were transcribed and coded using an emergent approach. Three major themes emerged from the data, including experiences in different settings, client-centered care, and institutional barriers and supports.
Copyright
Copyright 2020 Marisa Leigh Sparbanie
Recommended Citation
Sparbanie, Marisa Leigh, "Understanding the Occupational Therapy Perspective of Working with the Homeless Population: Self-Care Interventions" (2020). Online Theses and Dissertations. 674.
https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/674
