Goal-directed physical activities in group rehabilitation and impact on health-related quality of life and participation among young adults with physical disabilities – a qualitative study
Engelsk titel: Goal-directed physical activities in group rehabilitation and impact on health-related quality of life and participation among young adults with physical disabilities – a qualitative study
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Författare:
Tveten, Kine Melfald
;
Arnevik, Kamilla
;
Jahnsen, Reidun
Email: kine.tveten@uib.no
Språk: Swe
Antal referenser: 27
Dokumenttyp:
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UI-nummer: 17110054
Sammanfattning
Goal-directed rehabilitation is a common approach for people with physical disabilities of neurological
origin. The effect of rehabilitation is often investigated with quantitative methods. There is little knowledge
on if and how this approach influences health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and participation in
their everyday life. The purpose of this study was to gain insight into how goal-directed rehabilitation
with adapted functional activities in a group setting influenced HRQOL and participation in everyday
life for young adults with disabilities of neurological origin using qualitative methods. Young adults
(n ¼ 6) who had undertaken a goal-directed rehabilitation program participated in qualitative interviews.
Data were analyzed through systematic text condensation. We found that goal-directed rehabilitation
in a group setting was demanding, but motivating and rewarding due to the social aspects of
group training and goal-achievements. In conclusion, the group setting was a positive context due to
the social aspect, despite a heterogeneous group composition. Enhanced functional skills promoted
HRQOL through increased participation in sport and increased independence in activities of daily living.
In further, interventions aiming to increase HRQOL among this population, therapists should emphasize
adapted physical activity to avoid increased fatigue and prioritize exercises in groups or pairs.