Journal article
Occupational adaptation - analyzing the maturity and understanding of the concept through concept analysis
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.28(1), pp.26-40
02/01/2021
PMID: 31786968
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Abstract
Background: Occupational adaptation is a key occupational therapy concept, yet lacks clarity and consensus, impacting on its application in practice, theory and research. Concept analysis is a rigorous methodology which enables identification of unique features, gaps in knowledge, and the need for further concept refinement.
Aim: This study aimed to determine the conceptual maturity of occupational adaptation, and identify steps needed to understand and use occupational adaptation.
Methods: Four databases were searched using the term 'occupational adaptation' and a principle-based concept analysis was conducted from epistemological, pragmatic, linguistic, and logical perspectives. A mapping of the concept's evolution and analysis of the maturity of its structural features also occurred.
Results: Seven hundred and fourty-eight papers were identified, which reduced to 161 after abstract and full-text review. A diverse range of applications and two primary theoretical frames of reference were identified. The definition, attributes, preconditions, outcomes, and boundaries of the concept lacked maturity, limiting clinical utility.
Details
- Title
- Occupational adaptation - analyzing the maturity and understanding of the concept through concept analysis
- Creators
- Kim Walder - Griffith UniversityMatthew Molineux - Griffith UniversityMichelle Bissett - Griffith UniversityGail Whiteford - Griffith University
- Publication Details
- Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.28(1), pp.26-40
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Number of pages
- 15
- Identifiers
- 991013053400902368
- Copyright
- © 2019 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article