Perceived occupational balance and well-being among people with mental illness living in two types of supported housing |
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Authors: | Mona Eklund David Brunt Elisabeth Argentzell |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Health Sciences/Mental Health, Activity and Participation (MAP), Lund University, Lund, Sweden;2. mona.eklund@med.lu.se;4. Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linneaus University, V?xj?, Sweden |
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Abstract: | AbstractBackground: People with psychiatric disabilities often struggle with maintaining a satisfying occupational balance. Knowledge about factors of relevance for occupational balance in this group is therefore vital for improving their support.Aim: The aim was to describe perceptions of occupational balance among people with psychiatric disabilities living in supported housing (SH) or in own flat/house with housing support (OHS). Potential importance of housing context and socio-demographic, well-being and recovery factors for occupational balance was also explored.Methods: Participants from SH (N?=?155) and OHS (N?=?111) responded to questionnaires about sociodemographic situation, well-being (self-rated health, life satisfaction and self-mastery), personal recovery and occupational balance (work, leisure, home chores, self-care and general balance assessed by SDO-OB).Results: A majority in both groups reported being in balance regarding all five domains of occupational balance. The OHS group reported being more under-occupied for home chores and self-care. Self-mastery was the most important contributor in both groups in the domains of work, domestic chores and self-care. Day center attendance was vital for general occupational balance.Conclusion: Both groups generally perceived occupational balance. Control over one’s life situation and possibilities for regularly participating in occupations outside the home environment should receive high priority in housing support. |
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Keywords: | Activity life balance occupation psychiatric disabilities supported accommodation |
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