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Aquatic Leisure satisfaction and engagement in Neuropalliative Disability Management
Author(s) -
Fenech Anne
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of caring sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.678
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1471-6712
pISSN - 0283-9318
DOI - 10.1111/j.1471-6712.2011.00958.x
Subject(s) - feeling , psychology , novelty , scale (ratio) , leisure satisfaction , session (web analytics) , time management , control (management) , clinical psychology , applied psychology , developmental psychology , social psychology , computer science , physics , quantum mechanics , world wide web , operating system , artificial intelligence
Scand J Caring Sci; 2012; 26; 519–527 Aquatic Leisure satisfaction and engagement in Neuropalliative Disability Management This article describes a single‐case design study and uses an occupational science focus to explore the effects of ‘Aquability’ as perceived by participants with neuropalliative conditions. Data collection tools include the Individual Child Engagement Record and the adapted Leisure Satisfaction Scale – short form by 14 participants (who had Barthel scores averaging 7/100). The time‐sampled observations of engagement showed a significant difference between the scores for the control condition and the ‘Aquability’ sessions. The participants reported being in control, learning about themselves or others and feeling healthier after a session. They reported experiencing a sense of achievement and novelty, which was interesting and enjoyable. ‘Aquability’ appears to be a satisfying use of free time for participants with neuropalliative conditions.