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Mothers With Physical Disability: Child Care Adaptations at Home / Amy J. Wint; Diane L. Smith; Lisa I. Iezzoni

Creator: Wint AJ.
Material type: ArticleArticleContent type: Media type: Carrier type: Subject(s): Teràpia Ocupacional | Infants | Modificació de l'entorn | Maternitat | Pares | Discapacitats físics | Discapacitat física | Mares i fillsOnline resources: Accés restringit usuaris EUIT | Accés lliure Accés restringit usuaris EUIT In: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 2016 NOV-DES;70(6):7006230010p1-7006230010p8Summary: OBJECTIVE. This study describes how women with physical disability experience caregiving for a new infant and how they adapt their home environment and care tasks. METHOD. In 2013, we conducted 2-hr telephone interviews with 22 women with significant physical disability who had delivered babies within the previous 10 yr. The semistructured, open-ended interview protocol addressed wide-ranging pregnancy-related topics. NVivo was used to sort the texts for content analysis. RESULTS. Night care, bathing, and carrying the baby were identified as the biggest challenges. Typical adaptations (with and without occupational therapy consultation) included use of a wrap for carrying the infant, furniture adaptations for mothers using wheelchairs, and assistance from caregivers. CONCLUSION. Women with physical disability can be fully capable of caring for an infant and can find ways to adapt their environment. Further research may determine the role of occupation therapy.
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Journal article Journal article Escola Universitària d'Infermeria i Teràpia Ocupacional de Terrassa Biblioteca Paper Capses ordenades alfabèticament (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan Consulta a sala 0000003352687

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