TY - JOUR
T1 - A wellness program for men with spinal cord injury: Participation and meaning
AU - Ekelman, Beth A
AU - Allison, Darcy L.
AU - Duvnjak, Dario
AU - DiMarino, Dorothy R.
AU - Jodzio, John
AU - Iannarelli, Paolo V.
PY - 2017/1/1
Y1 - 2017/1/1
N2 - Little is known about how participating in a wellness program influences the well-being of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The purpose of this study is to explore how men with SCI describe their experiences and meaning of participating in a wellness center program, how they perceived these experiences as influencing their well-being, and how these experiences relate to co-occupations and occupational spin-off concepts. Investigators employed a descriptive qualitative design. Four adult males with an SCI participated in the study. Data collection methods included individual semi-structured interviews and observations. Participation in a wellness program positively influenced the physical, mental, and social well-being of participants. Findings expand our understanding of the value of social environment, social participation, co-occupations, and occupational spin-off. It is essential that occupational therapists promote occupational justice by advocating for clients so they can participate in wellness occupations in the community.
AB - Little is known about how participating in a wellness program influences the well-being of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The purpose of this study is to explore how men with SCI describe their experiences and meaning of participating in a wellness center program, how they perceived these experiences as influencing their well-being, and how these experiences relate to co-occupations and occupational spin-off concepts. Investigators employed a descriptive qualitative design. Four adult males with an SCI participated in the study. Data collection methods included individual semi-structured interviews and observations. Participation in a wellness program positively influenced the physical, mental, and social well-being of participants. Findings expand our understanding of the value of social environment, social participation, co-occupations, and occupational spin-off. It is essential that occupational therapists promote occupational justice by advocating for clients so they can participate in wellness occupations in the community.
KW - Co-occupation
KW - Spinal cord injury
KW - Well-being
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U2 - 10.1177/1539449216672170
DO - 10.1177/1539449216672170
M3 - Article
C2 - 27758834
SN - 1539-4492
VL - 37
SP - 30
EP - 39
JO - OTJR Occupation, Participation and Health
JF - OTJR Occupation, Participation and Health
IS - 1
ER -