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- Title
The everyday lives of older adults with visual impairment: An occupational perspective.
- Authors
Nastasi, Julie Ann
- Abstract
Introduction: In order to live in a world created for the sighted, older adults with visual impairment must adapt to complete vision-dependent activities that require reading, writing, and object identification. The objective of this study was to explore the occupational lives of three older adults with visual impairment. Method: A qualitative study with four interviews each and two observation sessions each was conducted with older adults with visual impairment. Data were analyzed by participant and across participants using open, axial, and selective coding. Codes were refined throughout the process yielding the themes of the study. Results: Three themes emerged from the analysis: an occupational life of doing, an occupational life rich with well-being, and an occupational life filled with motivation for independence. Participants were highly motivated to complete their occupations and activities independently. Participation in activities in the home and community environments provided participants with life satisfaction and happiness. Through problem-solving skills, adaptations, and support of family and friends, participants successfully completed their desired occupations. Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of motivation and support to facilitate participation in occupations in the home and community environments.
- Subjects
PHYSIOLOGICAL adaptation; AUDIT trails; HAPPINESS in old age; INTERVIEWING; LIFE skills; RESEARCH methodology; MOTIVATION (Psychology) in old age; SCIENTIFIC observation; OCCUPATIONS; PROBLEM solving; SATISFACTION; VISION disorders in old age; QUALITATIVE research; ADAPTABILITY (Personality) in old age; ACTIVITIES of daily living; HOME environment; SOCIAL support; THEMATIC analysis; INDEPENDENT living
- Publication
British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2018, Vol 81, Issue 5, p266
- ISSN
0308-0226
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0308022617752093