The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experience of individuals with a brain injury as they engage in occupations in their community, including employment, shopping, and attending social events. Brain injuries affect aspects of life including cognition, return to work social relationships, and other factors foundational to daily activities. This study used a photo elicitation method to examine the experience of returning to community-based occupations for
adults who have acquired brain injury. Participants were given a photo assignment containing a theme or concept to explore in photos each week. After completing the assignment, participants selected photos that were the most important to them and discussed the experiences represented in the photos with a member of the research team. Researchers used thematic analysis to identify themes found within the data. Themes were verified with participants through member checking
at the start of the second and third interviews. Researchers identified six themes based on participants' information: changing identity being stuck, making modifications, moving on, developing a new me, and egocentrism. These themes were consistent with previous literature. Occupational therapists can use the experiences described in this study to better understand the
process of returning to community based instrumental activities of daily living after a brain
injury.

Autor

• Yerem, Kelsey

• Batchelor, Hanah

• Voth, Kendra

• Watkins, Alexandria

• Allen, Claire

• Burt, Alison

Colaboradores

• Breeden, Lori

Publisher

• University of Indianapolis

Language

• en

Palabra Clave

• Occupational Therapy

Fecha

• 2020-12

Tipo

• Capstone Project

Derechos

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

La licenciatura

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Nivel

• Doctoral

Disciplina

• Occupational Therapy

Cedente

• University of Indianapolis

Tutor

• Breeden, Lori