Search for dissertations about: "occupational therapy parents"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words occupational therapy parents.

  2. 1. The Process of Change in Patterns of Daily Occupations among Parents of Children with Obesity - Time use, family characteristics and factors related to change

    Author : Kristina Orban; Hållbar vardag och hälsa i ett livsperspektiv; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; shared patterns of daily occupations; time-geographical diaries; occupational therapy; parents; occupation-focused approach; childhood obesity; health promotion;

    Abstract : This thesis provides new insights into parents’ patterns of daily occupations. It proceeds from the basis of an occupational perspective on family life, using an occupational lens to understand how, when and where individuals spend their time. READ MORE

  4. 2. Keeping track of time : Daily time management, participation, and time-related interventions for children, adolescents, and young adults with neurodevelopmental disorders

    Author : Birgitta Wennberg; Per A Gustafsson; Anette Kjellberg; Gunnel Janeslätt; Maria Larsson-Lund; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ADHD; autonomy; ID; daily time management; intervention; occupational therapy; participation; time assistive devices; time processing ability;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate daily time management (DTM) and time-related interventions aiming to enhance participation in everyday activities among school-age children and young adults with neurodevelopmental disorders.In study I, experiences of participation when using time assistive devices (TADs) in daily activities were investigated from the perspective of young adults (aged 17–37) with intellectual disabilities (ID) (n = 9), using semi structured interviews. READ MORE

  5. 3. Time for Activities for Girls and Women with Rett Syndrome

    Author : Åsa-Sara Sernheim; Gunilla Liedberg; Helena Hemmingsson; Ingegerd Witt Engerström; Liselott Hermansson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Activities of daily living; activity patterns; neurodevelopmental disorder; occupation; occupational therapy; Rett syndrome; time-geographical diary method; time use.;

    Abstract : Irrespective of the great individual variation, people diagnosed with RTT largely rely on support from others to be able to do and participate in activities throughout their lives. This thesis focuses on which activities are done and liked/disliked by girls and women with RTT in Sweden. READ MORE

  6. 4. Playground accessibility and usability for children with disabilities : experiences of children, parents and professionals

    Author : Maria Prellwitz; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Lekplatser; handikappanpassning; Barn med funktionsnedsättning;

    Abstract : Studies have identified barriers in the physical environment causing restricted participation in play activities for children with disabilities. Therefore, was the overall aim of this thesis to identify and explore aspects of playground accessibility and usability for children with disabilities based on the experiences of children, parents and professionals. READ MORE

  7. 5. Children with mild intellectual disability and their families – needs for support, service utilisation and experiences of support

    Author : Lena Olsson; Mats Granlund; Elisabeth Elgmark; Karina Huus; Staffan Bengtsson; Berth Danermark; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Children; mild intellectual disability; service utilisation; social services; paediatric habilitation; education policy and practice; integration; inclusion; needs assessment; family needs;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on service utilisation among children with mild ID and their families, their needs for support and their experiences of support.AimsThe overall aim of the thesis was to explore and describe service utilisation patterns among families of children with mild ID from a systems perspective. READ MORE