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Activity participation patterns of community mental health consumers

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Jennings, Courtney, Lhuede, Kate, Bradley, Gail, Pepin, Genevieve, Hitch, Danielle·2021·British Journal of Occupational Therapy
DOI 10.1177/0308022620945166
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Introduction Previous international research indicates that people with severe mental illness often experience lower levels of activity participation and may therefore be marginalized from occupational opportunities that support recovery. This study aimed to describe activity and participation patterns of consumers of mental health services living in the community and identify significant relationships with demographic characteristics. Method A cross-sectional observational study design was utilized, via data mining of the Activity and Participation Questionnaires completed while receiving services from an area mental health service. Data for 282 consumers, who submitted 333 questionnaires, were included. Results Consumers were mostly engaged in home-based and unpaid work, and their participation in these tasks significantly increased over time. Significant relationships were found between activity participation and age, gender and primary language. Consumers who were older were less likely to participate in employment, education and physical activity, while female and culturally and linguistically diverse consumers were less likely to engage in activities in the community. Conclusion Demographic factors may have a significant impact on the ability of consumers to participate in activities. This may require targeted approaches to activity and participation interventions for specific groups of consumers.

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Authors
Jennings, C., Lhuede, K., Bradley, G., Pepin, G., & Hitch, D.
Affiliations
  • Deakin University (AU)
  • North Western Mental Health, Coburg, Australia
  • Occupational Therapy, Deakin University, Geelong Australia
Corresponding author
Hitch, Danielle
ORCID
Hitch, Danielle
Venue
British Journal of Occupational Therapy
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
2020-10-12
Volume
84
Issue
9
Pages
561-570
ISSN
  • 0308-0226 (ISSN-L)
  • 1477-6006
DOI
10.1177/0308022620945166
OpenAlex
W3093324217
Cited by
5
References
65
Citations by year
2025: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 1
FWCI
1.32
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • British Journal of Occupational Therapy (publishedVersion)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mental Health and Patient Involvement
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychiatric care and mental health services
Keywords
activities and participation, severe mental illness, demographic factors, employment, physical activity, working from home, unpaid work, gender differences, age differences, primary language, recovery

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