Background Currently, no single definition of self-care is broadly accepted in the literature. Definitions vary as to (i) who engages behaviour; (ii) what motivates behaviours; and (iii) extent which healthcare professionals are involved. Perspectives differ between general public, different disciplines roles. As professions view within their own domain practice, we left with a multitude explanations descriptions. This variety conceptualisations does impact complicate research on self-care....

Objective: Social inclusion is a right as well goal for community-based services and supports. Yet, there lack of consensus to what constitutes social inclusion, which means that no real way determine measure effectiveness. This paper identified current key components, definitions, conceptual approaches determined gaps in the scope clarity existing conceptualizations. Method: We conducted synthesis review on persons with intellectual developmental disabilities. extracted data relevant...

Work-related stress and burnout have been found to lead job dissatisfaction, low-organizational commitment, absenteeism, high turnover.The purpose of this study was examine the experiences occupational therapists practicing in Ontario describe practice implications coping strategies employed.Data for mixed methods were collected using Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey, Areas Worklife focus groups, interviews hermeneutics tradition.High levels emotional exhaustion reported by 34.8%...

Despite evidence that inter-personal relationships are important in human resource management, little is understood about the nature of workplace social support a disability context, or what features to success return-to-work programs. The purpose this qualitative study was explore from worker and supervisory perspectives identify salient for work re-entry. A total 8 supervisors 18 previously injured workers range units Canadian municipality were interviewed, their views concerning...

Employment provides an important avenue to social inclusion for most adults. A range of productivity options exist persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who wish work, each offering unique challenges relative inclusion.This qualitative study examined the experiences people in Ontario, Canada. purposive sample 74 individuals spanning spectrum no employment community-based jobs was selected from a pool volunteers recruited through mailed survey. Semi-structured...

Understanding the views of public is an important factor in building effective programs that promote integrated employment. This article presents results a study conducted by alliance researchers and community partners to elucidate perceptions regarding work inclusion people with intellectual disability. The consisted telephone poll throughout large region Province Ontario, Canada. A majority 680 respondents believed some form best for most adults About 87% hiring disabilities would not...

People with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) have historically had high unemployment underemployment rates continue to face significant barriers attaining sustaining employment. The purpose of this research, conducted in Ontario, Canada was better understand the experiences people IDD gaining keeping productivity roles.We used qualitative semi-structured interviews 74 participants their families or caregivers as proxies regarding employment a person IDD. We selected sample...

Introduction Schizophrenia recovery is perceived as a one-time symptom remission. However, it process that may continue throughout an individual's life. Understanding the experience of person with schizophrenia essential component filling mental health service gap and enhancing smooth process. The objective this study was to explore individuals in developing country. Methods To understand these experiences, we used qualitative research. Seventeen participants were purposefully selected from...

Engagement of individuals with an intellectual disability and their caregivers in health care has been highlighted as essential factor developing services that better meet client needs; however, few studies have focused on the engagement a dual diagnosis (intellectual co-occurring mental illness and/or challenging behaviour) care. This qualitative participatory action study engaged clients exploring principles actions can be applied to build active meaningful within specialised...

Abstract Involvement in productivity roles such as work, volunteerism, and personal projects plays a central role the lives of most adults is associated with enhanced physical mental health. This study examined meaning to intellectual disabilities, their satisfaction they held, contributors barriers achieving satisfying outcomes. The results suggest number key areas address future research practice, including systemic social choice meaningful participation.

Social firms are widely used in Europe as a means of affirmatively creating employment opportunities and training for challenged groups. These commercial businesses produce, market sell goods services to the public while providing productive engagement, increased incomes, social integration their employees.This article presents case study Norwegian firm that was created improve functional outcomes workers with mental health disabilities addictions. The illustrates one model firm, is...

Purpose The purpose of the present study was to advance a theoretical understanding mechanisms by which WISEs can influence stigma associated with mental illness. Many people serious illnesses want work, but despite much attention work entry strategies, unemployment rates remain exceptionally high among this population. Stigma has been identified as particularly pernicious barrier full community participation illnesses. If integration social enterprises (WISE) are positively impact...

Boredom has been reported as a frequent problem experienced by homeless persons, with implications for mental and social well-being.This study aimed to explore the nature impact of boredom in lives formerly persons.A mixed-methods design was used engage 13 participants structured 92-item quantitative interview using six standardized measures, followed semistructured qualitative interview. Correlational analyses were performed data compiled from interviews, grounded theory strategies analyze...

Purpose. This study examined important factors affecting activities and participation of persons with mobility impairments.Method. mixed methods employed grounded theory approaches data conversion to quantify impact environmental personal on standard measures participation. Semi-structured interviews participants impairments were conducted identify key the magnitude their influence daily living Participants individually scored Barthel index (BI) Participation scale (P-scale); BI scores that...

Background The objectives of this study were: (i) to compare the behavioural intentions high school students towards individuals with intellectual disabilities and physical (ii) explore reasons for these intentions. Materials methods A sample 319 Grade 9 12 in Ontario, Canada, completed a questionnaire regarding their peers or disabilities. They also responded open-ended questions concerning feelings about participating class task social activity individuals. Results Behavioural were...

Individuals experiencing homelessness have a range of unmet needs during homelessness. Less is known about how these daily living evolve in the transition to housing and existing services are supporting individuals meet needs. Using capabilities approach, we conducted cross-sectional qualitative study with two participant groups (unhoused; housed between 1 24 months). thematic analysis, generated five meta-themes describe experiences compare groups: (1) Managing mental health substance use;...

Background. Studying the occupations of formerly homeless persons as they transition to becoming housed following long-term homelessness has potential offer a meaningful contribution ongoing dialogue on homelessness. Purpose. Occupational was explored with sample history chronic contribute an occupational perspective current scholarship and inform practice therapists who support this population. Method. Interpretive phenomenology guided study. Eleven were engaged in semistructured interviews...