2018
DOI: 10.1177/0308022618777985
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Everyday technology use for men with multiple sclerosis: An occupational perspective

Abstract: Introduction: Everyday technology has the potential to increase quality of life for individuals with disabilities. In a society that relies on technology for participation, exploring everyday technology use is a fundamental part of understanding lived experiences of occupation. The meaning and roles individuals with disabilities ascribe to technology may be influenced by sociocultural considerations, such as gender. This interpretive phenomenological study aimed to present an occupational perspective of everyd… Show more

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“…Managing fatigue required constant planning and pacing of tasks to accommodate the anticipated fatigue-related after effects. 12,13,31,43,49,53,60,61,66 It was described in terms of its impact on work, 20,51,53,72,77,78 social life, 20,47,51,53,[77][78][79] family life 14,20,47,51,53,54,77,78,80 and physical and psychological health. 16,18,49,78 People with MS described feelings of frustration about the limitations that fatigue imposed on their lives and the resulting loss of spontaneity.…”
Section: Managing Fatigue and Its Impacts On Life And Relationshipsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Managing fatigue required constant planning and pacing of tasks to accommodate the anticipated fatigue-related after effects. 12,13,31,43,49,53,60,61,66 It was described in terms of its impact on work, 20,51,53,72,77,78 social life, 20,47,51,53,[77][78][79] family life 14,20,47,51,53,54,77,78,80 and physical and psychological health. 16,18,49,78 People with MS described feelings of frustration about the limitations that fatigue imposed on their lives and the resulting loss of spontaneity.…”
Section: Managing Fatigue and Its Impacts On Life And Relationshipsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…• Uncertainty of future progression, recovery and clinical course, including what future symptoms might be experienced and how disabling they might be 9,10,13,21,31,35,37,43,47,50,53,59,63,69,[106][107][108] • Fear of potential futures, including cognitive and vision decline, 9,63 loss of mobility, and fear of a potential need for aids, especially a wheelchair 9,10,13,47,53,107 Work, social and family life • Concern about the ability to continue to work, maintain independence and provide for themselves and their family 35,43,53,56,59,65 • Fears of passing MS onto children and worry about the impact that MS might have on future ability to parent 11,13,14,35,43,69 • Concerns about being a care burden on family and significant others in the future were also expressed 13,14,35,45,65,68,70,80,109 • Star...…”
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