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- Title
Exploring the Sustainability of Home Modifications and Adaptations in Occupational Therapy.
- Authors
Fawkes, Tanya; Croft, Caitlin S.; Peters, Chloe M.; Mortenson, W. Ben
- Abstract
Background. Many occupational therapists make home modification recommendations; however, it is unknown if sustainability considerations (i.e., economic, social, and environmental) are contemplated during this process. Purpose. To understand occupational therapists' perceptions regarding the sustainability of home modifications. Method. This study adopted a qualitative description approach. Researchers utilized semistructured interviews as the primary means of data collection. Findings. The ten female occupational therapists interviewed had three or more years of experience working with home modifications. The analysis identified three themes: It's not easy being green: environmental sustainability, stretching a dollar: financial inequities, and barriers and benefits in the home modification process. Implications. Findings suggest OTs have a varied and a general understanding of how to implement sustainability concepts in their practice. There is also a need to make access to home modifications more equitable. Further research is needed to build a more robust understanding of how OT recommended home modifications can contribute to sustainability.
- Subjects
CANADA; ACCESSIBLE design; QUALITATIVE research; OCCUPATIONAL therapists; INTERVIEWING; STATISTICAL sampling; SUSTAINABILITY; HOME remodeling; OCCUPATIONAL therapy; ATTITUDES of medical personnel; RESEARCH methodology; FINANCIAL management; RESEARCH; PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2024, Vol 91, Issue 2, p116
- ISSN
0008-4174
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/00084174231222310