Occupational adaptation and identity reconstruction
A grounded theory synthesis of qualitative studies exploring adults’ experiences of adjustment to chronic disease, major illness or injury
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12643773 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kim Walder (0000-0002-9692-9054, Griffith University, corresponding author), Matthew Molineux (0000-0002-6671-4140, Griffith University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 225-243 |
| Publication date | 2017-01-22 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Occupational Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1442-7591 • E-ISSN: 2158-1576 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14427591.2016.1269240 |
| OpenAlex | W2580605101 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 14 |
| References cited | 62 |
Background: Adjustment to occupational disruption and loss following illness or injury is a complex, subjective experience. A number of studies have provided insight into this process within specific conditions and populations. Some studies reveal a process of occupational adaptation. Others describe reconstruction of an occupational identity, as expressed and defined through occupation. Examining these studies collectively can provide a deeper insight into these processes.Purpose: This study involved a synthesis of qualitative studies investigating the lived experience of adjusting to chronic disease or a significant health event. The key research question was how people adjust to chronic disease, major illness or injury from the perspective of occupational adaptation and occupational identity.Method: A systematic search of four databases identified qualitative studies exploring the personal experience of adjustment in adult populations with a range of significant health issues (excluding mental health and palliative care). Using occupational adaptation and occupational identity as sensitising concepts, findings of eligible studies were re-analysed using a 12-step grounded theory methodology, identifying central themes, and bringing these together collectively to construct a theoretical framework.Results: Thirty seven papers met inclusion and quality criteria. Analysis revealed a process of adapting how and what occupations were performed, and re-establishing an occupational identity, facilitated by achieving adequate levels of competence, motivation and confidence in occupational performance.Conclusion: This synthesis provides further evidence to confirm adjustment to chronic disease, major illness or injury as a process of reconstructing an occupational identity and occupational adaptation
Competence (human resources · Construct (python library · Disease · Grounded theory · Identity (music · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Medicine · Occupational Health and Burnout · Occupational Therapy Practice and Research · Psychology · Social Psychology · Workplace Health and Well-being · Occupational Therapy
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| Unique citing works | 14 |
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| Citations per year | 1.75 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2025 (8) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 14 |