Associations among occupational roles, independence, assistive technology, and purchasing power of individuals with physical disabilities

Authors

  • Daniel Marinho Cezar da Cruz Universidade Federal de São Carlos; Departamento de Terapia Ocupacional
  • Maria Luisa Guillaumon Emmel Universidade Federal de São Carlos; Departamento de Terapia Ocupacional

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000200003

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: to verify whether there are associations among occupational roles, independence to perform Activities of Daily Living, purchasing power, and assistive technology for individuals with physical disabilities. METHOD: 91 individuals with physical disabilities participated in the study. The instruments used were: Role Checklist, Brazilian Economic Classification Criterion, Barthel Index, and a Questionnaire to characterize the subjects. RESULTS: an association with a greater number of roles was found among more independent individuals using a lower number of technological devices. Higher purchasing power was associated with a lower functional status of dependence. CONCLUSION: even though technology was not directly associated with independence, the latter was associated with a greater number of occupational roles, which requires reflection upon independence issues when considering the participation in occupational roles. These findings support interdisciplinary actions designed to promote occupational roles in individuals with physical disabilities.

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Published

2013-04-01

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 2 (2013)

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Original Articles

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How to Cite

Associations among occupational roles, independence, assistive technology, and purchasing power of individuals with physical disabilities. (2013). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 21(2), 484-491. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000200003