Graduation Year
2022
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Type
Open Access Capstone
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
Abstract
Background: Successful health-management habits of individuals with tetraplegia have correlated with better quality of life and occupational engagement. Objectives: Little is known about the experience of time-use during these practices and the influence these routines have on participation in other meaningful occupations. This study aimed to explore the stories an individual with tetraplegia has about time-use in health management practices, influences on time-use, and feelings about quality of life and life satisfaction. Methodology: Narrative inquiry was used to explore the stories of time-use of one individual living with tetraplegia. Findings: Eleven interpretive stories were thematically represented illustrating the complexity of occupation, how personal meaning was attached to time-intensive basic ADL and health management practices, and perspectives on time-use influences outside these routines. Conclusion: Exploring narratives of individuals with tetraplegia can help to better understand personal meaning attached to occupation and the occupation-context interactions that influence occupational performance, experience, and engagement.
Faculty Mentor
Dana Howell, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Department Affiliation
Occupational Therapy
Committee Member
Donna, Colaianni, PhD, OTR/L, CHT
Department Affiliation
Occupational Therapy
Department Affiliation
Occupational Therapy
Copyright
2022 Amanda E. Balser
Recommended Citation
Balser, Amanda, "Occupation and Time-Use: The Narratives of One Individual with Tetraplegia" (2022). Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Projects. 92.
https://encompass.eku.edu/otdcapstones/92
IRB Approval Number (if applicable)
4403
