dc.contributor.author | Liang, Phyllis | |
dc.contributor.author | Liddle, Jacki | |
dc.contributor.author | Fleming, Jennifer | |
dc.contributor.author | Gustafsson, Louise | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-08-31T03:45:54Z | |
dc.date.available | 2018-08-31T03:45:54Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2016 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 0045-0766 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1111/1440-1630.12258 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10072/380228 | |
dc.description.abstract | Background/aim: Family members of a person with an
acquired brain injury often provide transport assistance
during driving disruption with potential impacts on their
own travel and participation within the community. The
geographic area in which people travel and conduct their
activities is known as lifespace. This study aimed to
describe the quantitative changes in family members’ lifespace
after brain injury and understand their subjective
experiences through interacting with maps during narratives.
Methods: Mapping was embedded within in-depth semistructured
interviews with 15 family members. Two sets
of maps were generated per participant showing the number
of travel locations before and after brain injury. In the
interviews, participants reflected on the perceived meaning
of lifespace change. Qualitative data were analysed using
a narrative approach.
Results: Quantitative data from the mapping revealed an
increase in travel locations for nine participants, a
decrease for five, and no change for one participant. Data
analysis revealed four typologies which complemented and
enriched the quantitative data: (i) I will do everything for
him or her; (ii) Trying to fit all in; (iii) We spend all our
time together now; (iv) I need to also care for myself.
Conclusions: The findings describe the change in family
members’ lifespace after taking on the driver role following
acquired brain injury. This study highlights the importance
of understanding both quantitative and qualitative
aspects of lifespace. The subjective experiences and consequences
of lifespace changes are different from the impact
on individuals with health conditions. Mapping in an
interview as a tool has potential clinical utility. | |
dc.description.peerreviewed | Yes | |
dc.language | English | |
dc.language.iso | eng | |
dc.publisher | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia | |
dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom | 164 | |
dc.relation.ispartofpageto | 174 | |
dc.relation.ispartofissue | 3 | |
dc.relation.ispartofjournal | Australian Occupational Therapy Journal | |
dc.relation.ispartofvolume | 63 | |
dc.subject.fieldofresearch | Clinical sciences | |
dc.subject.fieldofresearch | Health services and systems | |
dc.subject.fieldofresearch | Public health | |
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode | 3202 | |
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode | 4203 | |
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode | 4206 | |
dc.title | Family members’ narratives of lifespace: Mapping changes before and after a brain injury causing driving disruption | |
dc.type | Journal article | |
dc.type.description | C1 - Articles | |
dc.type.code | C - Journal Articles | |
gro.hasfulltext | No Full Text | |
gro.griffith.author | Gustafsson, Louise | |