Perception of occupational balance by people with mental illness: A new methodology
Engelsk titel: Perception of occupational balance by people with mental illness: A new methodology
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Författare:
Eklund, Mona
;
Argentzell, Elisabeth
Email: mona.eklund@med.lu.se
Språk: Eng
Antal referenser: 54
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UI-nummer: 16065388
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Aims The aims were to (i) investigate initial construct validity of a tool for assessment of time allocation in
occupational balance, and (ii) describe perceived occupational balance and its relationship with socio-demographics,
well-being, and personal recovery among people with mental illness. Methods Satisfaction with Daily Occupations and
Occupational Balance (SDO-OB) was administered to 226 persons. SDO-OB reflects balance in five occupational domains:
work, leisure, home chores, self-care, and overall occupational balance. Indicators for assessing construct validity were:
satisfaction with everyday occupations, occupational value, symptom severity, and psychosocial functioning. For the
second aim, the data collection included socio-demographics, life quality, self-esteem, self-mastery, and personal
recovery. Results Occupational balance ratings indicated the participants were either under-occupied or in balance. Few
were over-occupied. Feeling in balance was related to greater well-being and recovery compared with being under-
occupied. Risk factors for under-occupation were younger age (in relation to work), and higher education (in relation to
overall balance). Conclusions Associations with the indicators suggest initial construct validity. The SDO-OB is promising
for assessment of occupational balance among people with mental illness. Being under-occupied was detrimental to well-
being and recovery, and this indicates the importance of offering more occupational opportunities for people with mental
illness.