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Participation in occupation and diabetes self-management in emerging adulthood.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21834462     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
I present the findings of a study aimed at developing an in-depth understanding of how engagement in occupation influences young adults' ability to effectively manage diabetes and, conversely, how their diabetes self-management strategies shape their occupational participation. The qualitative interview-based study of 8 people ages 19-25 with Type 1 diabetes revealed that study participants often experienced tension between diabetes self-management and participation in valued occupations, which required them to make calculated decisions about how to balance these competing priorities in their everyday lives. Seven themes are discussed in detail that characterized the relationship between participating in valued occupations and attending to the complex factors that dictate successful diabetes self-management. This research offers a preliminary framework for occupational therapists to assist young adults with diabetes and other chronic illnesses in reconciling these competing demands.
Authors:
Elizabeth Pyatak
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The American journal of occupational therapy. : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association     Volume:  65     ISSN:  0272-9490     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Occup Ther     Publication Date:    2011 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-08-12     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7705978     Medline TA:  Am J Occup Ther     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  462-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, 1540 Alcazar Street, CHP-133, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA. beth.pyatak@usc.edu
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