Journal article
Doing-Being-Becoming: Occupational Experiences of Persons With Life-Threatening Illnesses
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.56(3), pp.285-295
2002
Abstract
OBJECTIVE. Life-threatening illness profoundly affects people's occupational functioning, yet continuing occupational engagement seems vital to their well-being. This qualitative study used a doing-being-becoming framework to explore the place of occupation in human lives threatened by illness. METHOD. The experiences of 13 male and 10 female day hospice participants were investigated through a combination of focus groups, individual interviews, and participant observation. These data were interpreted by a process of constant comparison, coding, and theme building. RESULTS. Experiences of doing were evident in accounts of losing and maintaining valued occupations and striving to preserve physical and mental functioning. A sense of being through occupational engagement arose in social relationships and self-exploration that enhanced feelings of self-worth. Occupation promoted the experience of becoming by providing fresh learning opportunities and a sense of contributing to others welfare. CONCLUSION. The data offer new insights into the potential benefits of occupational engagement for persons dealing with life-threatening illnesses. Use of the doing-being-becoming framework enriched analysis of these data, which, in turn, have contributed to the understanding of the framework's theoretical concepts.
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- Title
- Doing-Being-Becoming: Occupational Experiences of Persons With Life-Threatening Illnesses
- Authors
- Michael Lyons (Author) - University of NewcastleN Orozovic (Author) - Mater Misericordiae HospitalJ Davis (Author) - Mater Misericordiae HospitalJ Newman (Author) - Mater Misericordiae Hospital
- Publication details
- American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.56(3), pp.285-295
- Publisher
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
- Date published
- 2002
- DOI
- 10.5014/ajot.56.3.285
- ISSN
- 0272-9490
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2002 American Occupational Therapy Assocation Inc. Reproduced with permission of the publisher.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450289902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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