Citation

Parsons L, Stanley M. Aust. Occup. Ther. J. 2008; 55(4): 231-238.

Affiliation

School of Health Sciences, City East Campus, University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. parsons53@tpg.com.au

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1440-1630.2008.00753.x

PMID

20887475

Abstract

AIM: This phenomenological study aimed to explore the experience of occupational adaptation from the perspective of persons with acquired brain injury living in a rural area. METHOD: Two male participants aged 30 and 45 years were interviewed using a semistructured interview format. Colaizzi's approach was used for analysis. RESULTS: Data analysis revealed three main themes: 'Things are different now', 'Acceptance' and 'Just another chapter'. CONCLUSIONS: After initially coming to terms with having a brain injury and accepting the new person the self had become, adaptation through engaging in occupation was experienced by the participants. An understanding of strategies that participants used in the adaptation process is of use to occupational therapists in order to design meaningful occupational interventions.

Language: en