Understanding the Experience of HIV/AIDS for Women: Implications for Occupational Therapists

2005 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Beauregard ◽  
Patty Solomon
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Women's Lives ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background. Within the past few years, HIV/AIDS has shifted from being an acute, palliative disease to one that is more chronic and episodic in nature. This shift has major implications for the role of occupational therapy in women's lives. Very few studies, however, have examined the perspective of women living with HIV/AIDS from an occupational therapy perspective. Purpose. This qualitative study was designed to examine the experiences of five women living with HIV/AIDS in Southern Ontario and to begin to explore the implications of these findings for occupational therapy. Method. Through the implementation of five in-depth interviews, a phenomenological approach was used to explore the lived experience of women with HIV/AIDS. Results. Four main themes emerged: fearing disclosure, experiencing challenges (physical and psychological), having supportive networks, and coping positively with being HIV positive (spirituality and opportunity for living and learning). Practice Implications. There are several potential roles for occupational therapy in working with women who are living with HIV/AIDS More studies need to be pursued in this area of rehabilitation.

HIV/AIDS: A New Service Continuum for Occupational Therapy

1997 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 194-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Molineux
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Traditional Role ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Hiv Aids

The first cases of what is now known as AIDS were reported in the USA in June 1981. The first article on occupational therapy for people with HIV/AIDS was published 6 years later in July 1987. Since that time, much has been written about the work of occupational therapists with people affected by HIV or AIDS. This article presents some of the material published on this area of work, and suggests that occupational therapy has much more to offer this group of people than is described in the literature. A new continuum of service provision is outlined and discussed. This includes practice that falls outside what might be considered the traditional role of occupational therapists. Although this article is specific to HIV/AIDS, many of the issues raised are applicable to other areas of practice.

Local Discourse on Antiretrovirals and the Lived Experience of Women Living With HIV/AIDS in Thailand

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pranee Liamputtong ◽  
Niphattra Haritavorn ◽  
Niyada Kiatying-Angsulee
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Discussing reproductive goals with healthcare providers among women living with HIV in Canada: the role of provider gender and patient comfort

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 1932702
Author(s):  
Lashanda Skerritt ◽  
Alexandra de Pokomandy ◽  
Nadia O’Brien ◽  
Nadia Sourial ◽  
Ann N Burchell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Patient Comfort ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals Occupational therapists’ experiences of enabling people to participate in sport

2020 ◽  
pp. 030802262097394
Author(s):  
Deborah Bullen ◽  
Channine Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Local Populations ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Health And Social Care

Introduction In response to growing demands on health and social care services there is an emphasis on communities addressing the needs of local populations to improve lives and reduce inequalities. Occupational therapists are responding to these demands by expanding their scope of practice into innovative settings, such as working with refugees, the homeless and residents of nursing homes, and within sport and leisure environments. The benefits of sport are widely acknowledged, and this paper argues that occupational therapists could play a pivotal role in enabling people to participate. Method This qualitative study drew on a phenomenological approach and used interviews and thematic analysis to explore five occupational therapists’ experiences of enabling people to participate in sport. Findings Findings revealed that participants demonstrated the uniqueness of occupational therapy when enabling people to participate in sport and practised according to their professional philosophy. There were opportunities to reach wider communities and promote the value of occupational therapy by collaborating with organisations, but there were also challenges when working outside of traditional settings. Conclusion The study emphasises the unique skills occupational therapists can bring to this setting. It highlights opportunities to expand their practice, to forge new partnerships in sports and leisure environments, and to address the national inactivity crisis.

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