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The impact of time aids on independence and autonomy in adults with developmental disabilities

✍ Scribed by Gunnel Arvidsson; Hans Jonsson

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Year: 2006
Tongue: English
Weight: 541 KB
Volume: 13
Category: Article
ISSN: 0966-7903
DOI: 10.1002/oti.215

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✦ Synopsis

Abstract

The aim of this study was to describe how people with developmental disabilities experienced the use of time aids one year after their introduction by an occupational therapist. Data were obtained through semi‐structured interviews. The analysis was performed using a phenomenographic qualitative approach. The results showed that independence and autonomy should be considered as two separate phenomena. Increased independence did not always lead to increased autonomy or vice versa. Four different relationships between these two phenomena were found. They all illustrate the different priorities of the participants and different levels of independence and autonomy. Concerning the usability of time aids, the occupational therapist has to recognize the importance of having frequent communication with the client to understand the phenomena that may affect the use of the aids. The occupational therapist should always try to involve both the client and significant support persons while introducing time aids. Future research in time aids with clients with developmental disabilities could involve multiple interviews with participants combined with participant observations and interviews. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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