Interventions aimed at improving the ability to use everyday technology in work after brain injury
Sammanfattning
Objective: The aim of this study was to explore and describe how client-centred occupational
therapy interventions may support and improve the ability to use everyday technology (ET) in work
tasks in people with acquired brain injury (ABI). Method: A qualitative, descriptive multiple-case study
was designed, and occupation-based interventions were provided to three working-age participants
with ABI. Multiple sources were used to collect data throughout the three intervention processes,
including assessments, field notes, and interviews. The Canadian Occupational Performance
Measure and the Management of Everyday Technology Assessment were administered before the
interventions, after the interventions and at a follow-up session 2-3 months subsequent to the
interventions. Results: The three intervention processes initially consisted of similar actions, but
subsequently the actions took on a different focus and intensity for each case. All of the goals in each
of the three case processes were achieved, and both perceived and observed abilities to use ET in
work tasks improved. Conclusions: Client-centred occupational therapy interventions might have the
potential to improve the ability to use ET in work tasks in people with ABI.