BACKGROUND: Occupational therapy enables clients to self-manage their health through the use of occupation; however, additional occupation-focused assessments are needed to capture people's subjective experiences associated with everyday activities as awareness of one's experiences can help promote change. PURPOSE: This qualitative case study explored the utility of one such assessment, the Daily Experiences of Pleasure, Productivity, and Restoration Profile (PPR Profile). METHOD: Five spousal caregivers completed and discussed the PPR Profile with an occupational therapist. Interviews with the caregivers and therapist occurred during and following use. Content analysis revealed several themes. FINDINGS: Both caregivers and the occupational therapist reported that use of the PPR Profile provided benefits but not without challenges. IMPLICATIONS: The findings support preliminary utility of the PPR Profile; however, additional research is needed and occupational therapists need to be aware of the challenges when deciding to use the tool.
BACKGROUND: Occupational therapy enables clients to self-manage their health through the use of occupation; however, additional occupation-focused assessments are needed to capture people's subjective experiences associated with everyday activities as awareness of one's experiences can help promote change. PURPOSE: This qualitative case study explored the utility of one such assessment, the Daily Experiences of Pleasure, Productivity, and Restoration Profile (PPR Profile). METHOD: Five spousal caregivers completed and discussed the PPR Profile with an occupational therapist. Interviews with the caregivers and therapist occurred during and following use. Content analysis revealed several themes. FINDINGS: Both caregivers and the occupational therapist reported that use of the PPR Profile provided benefits but not without challenges. IMPLICATIONS: The findings support preliminary utility of the PPR Profile; however, additional research is needed and occupational therapists need to be aware of the challenges when deciding to use the tool.
Authors: Ann-Helen Patomella; Susanne Guidetti; Emelie Mälstam; Christina Eriksson; Aileen Bergström; Elisabet Åkesson; Anders Kottorp; Eric Asaba Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2019-11-02 Impact factor: 2.692