Defining the complexities of an occupational pattern—A concept analysis and theoretical validation
Background The concept of an occupational pattern in occupational therapy and occupational science has evolved with varying definitions, ranging from activity patterns to patterns of daily occupation.Aims This study aimed to explore the concept of occupational pattern, develop an updated definition...
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| author | Elin Granholm Valmari Jesper Andersson Anna Johansson Ulla Nygren |
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| description | Background The concept of an occupational pattern in occupational therapy and occupational science has evolved with varying definitions, ranging from activity patterns to patterns of daily occupation.Aims This study aimed to explore the concept of occupational pattern, develop an updated definition of the concept, and theoretically validate the concept’s definition.Method Walker and Avant’s concept analysis method was used, where both theoretical frameworks and peer-reviewed scientific literature were searched and synthesized to clarify and define the concept. Furthermore, seven occupational therapists theoretically validated the concept.Findings The analysis included forty-nine references from various research contexts and theoretical perspectives. The synthesis yielded a conceptualization of the concept of occupational pattern, outlining it into three overarching categories: ‘content in an individual’s occupational pattern’, ‘designing an occupational pattern’, and ‘balancing the occupational pattern’.Implications An updated operational definition of the multifaceted concept of an occupational pattern now exists, with practical implications for enhancing the education of occupational therapy students and guiding the utilization of the concept. Moreover, it holds significance for instrument development and outcome measurement in research; especially in lifestyle intervention studies within the field of occupational therapy. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ce168218ffbf4919a0136633e33ad0152025-01-24T17:53:19ZengTaylor & Francis GroupScandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy1103-81281651-20142024-12-0131110.1080/11038128.2024.2362840Defining the complexities of an occupational pattern—A concept analysis and theoretical validationElin Granholm Valmari0Jesper Andersson1Anna Johansson2Ulla Nygren3Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Umeå University, Umeå, SwedenCommunity Medicine and Rehabilitation, Umeå University, Umeå, SwedenCommunity Medicine and Rehabilitation, Umeå University, Umeå, SwedenCommunity Medicine and Rehabilitation, Umeå University, Umeå, SwedenBackground The concept of an occupational pattern in occupational therapy and occupational science has evolved with varying definitions, ranging from activity patterns to patterns of daily occupation.Aims This study aimed to explore the concept of occupational pattern, develop an updated definition of the concept, and theoretically validate the concept’s definition.Method Walker and Avant’s concept analysis method was used, where both theoretical frameworks and peer-reviewed scientific literature were searched and synthesized to clarify and define the concept. Furthermore, seven occupational therapists theoretically validated the concept.Findings The analysis included forty-nine references from various research contexts and theoretical perspectives. The synthesis yielded a conceptualization of the concept of occupational pattern, outlining it into three overarching categories: ‘content in an individual’s occupational pattern’, ‘designing an occupational pattern’, and ‘balancing the occupational pattern’.Implications An updated operational definition of the multifaceted concept of an occupational pattern now exists, with practical implications for enhancing the education of occupational therapy students and guiding the utilization of the concept. Moreover, it holds significance for instrument development and outcome measurement in research; especially in lifestyle intervention studies within the field of occupational therapy.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/11038128.2024.2362840Activity patternactivity repertoirehabitslife balanceoccupational therapyoccupational science |
| spellingShingle | Elin Granholm Valmari Jesper Andersson Anna Johansson Ulla Nygren Defining the complexities of an occupational pattern—A concept analysis and theoretical validation Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy Activity pattern activity repertoire habits life balance occupational therapy occupational science |
| title | Defining the complexities of an occupational pattern—A concept analysis and theoretical validation |
| title_full | Defining the complexities of an occupational pattern—A concept analysis and theoretical validation |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Defining the complexities of an occupational pattern—A concept analysis and theoretical validation |
| title_short | Defining the complexities of an occupational pattern—A concept analysis and theoretical validation |
| title_sort | defining the complexities of an occupational pattern a concept analysis and theoretical validation |
| topic | Activity pattern activity repertoire habits life balance occupational therapy occupational science |
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