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  • Title: Exploration of the occupations of people with schizophrenia.
    Author: Urlic K, Lentin P.
    Journal: Aust Occup Ther J; 2010 Oct; 57(5):310-7. PubMed ID: 20868420.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Participation in occupations is a powerful determinant of wellbeing. This study focusses on obtaining a greater understanding of the occupational experiences of people with schizophrenia and the factors that facilitate or hinder occupational engagement. SAMPLE: Six participants with schizophrenia living in an Australian urban community who were clients of an assertive outreach team formed the sample. METHODS: Data gathered via semi-structured interviews and observation were thematically analysed. RESULTS: The findings are reported in three main themes: struggling to survive in the present, enabling and constraining factors in the living environment and the importance and value of work. CONCLUSIONS: These findings provide further evidence for occupational therapists working with consumers of mental health services to adopt practices that enable self-determination of participation in occupations, increase supports and resources within the community environment and expand opportunities for work.
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