Poster Session  |   July 2017
Arthritis: Patients’ Perspectives on Quality of Life and Occupation
Denise Morgan; Barbara Kornblau, JD, OTR/L, FAOTA, DMASPE, CCM, CDMS, CPE; Debora S. Oliveira, PhD, CRC, OTR/L; Dera Gaston; Mikale Williams
Author Affiliations
  • Florida A&M University
Article Information
Arthritis / Musculoskeletal Impairments / Basic Research
Poster Session   |   July 2017
Arthritis: Patients’ Perspectives on Quality of Life and Occupation
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505121p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO4042
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505121p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO4042
Abstract

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This qualitative study explored perspectives on quality of life and occupations of people with arthritis through an open-ended online survey of Facebook community members. Data were analyzed using grounded theory. Participants defined quality of life in terms of participation in valued occupations.

Primary Author and Speaker: Denise Morgan

Additional Authors and Speakers: Barbara Kornblau, Debora S. Oliveira

Contributing Authors: Dera Gaston, Mikale Williams