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Matching and accepting assistive technology in multiple sclerosis: A focus group study with people with multiple sclerosis, carers and occupational therapists

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Matching and accepting assistive technology in multiple sclerosis: A focus group study with people with multiple sclerosis, carers and occupational therapists. / Squires, Luke A; Williams, Nefyn; Morrison, Val L.
In: Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 24, No. 4, 03.2019, p. 480-494.

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Squires, LA, Williams, N & Morrison, VL 2019, 'Matching and accepting assistive technology in multiple sclerosis: A focus group study with people with multiple sclerosis, carers and occupational therapists', Journal of Health Psychology, vol. 24, no. 4, pp. 480-494. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105316677293

APA

Squires, L. A., Williams, N., & Morrison, V. L. (2019). Matching and accepting assistive technology in multiple sclerosis: A focus group study with people with multiple sclerosis, carers and occupational therapists. Journal of Health Psychology, 24(4), 480-494. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105316677293

CBE

Squires LA, Williams N, Morrison VL. 2019. Matching and accepting assistive technology in multiple sclerosis: A focus group study with people with multiple sclerosis, carers and occupational therapists. Journal of Health Psychology. 24(4):480-494. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105316677293

MLA

Squires, Luke A, Nefyn Williams, and Val L Morrison. "Matching and accepting assistive technology in multiple sclerosis: A focus group study with people with multiple sclerosis, carers and occupational therapists". Journal of Health Psychology. 2019, 24(4). 480-494. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105316677293

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Squires LA, Williams N, Morrison VL. Matching and accepting assistive technology in multiple sclerosis: A focus group study with people with multiple sclerosis, carers and occupational therapists. Journal of Health Psychology. 2019 Mar;24(4):480-494. Epub 2016 Nov 15. doi: 10.1177/1359105316677293

Author

Squires, Luke A ; Williams, Nefyn ; Morrison, Val L. / Matching and accepting assistive technology in multiple sclerosis: A focus group study with people with multiple sclerosis, carers and occupational therapists. In: Journal of Health Psychology. 2019 ; Vol. 24, No. 4. pp. 480-494.

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TY - JOUR

T1 - Matching and accepting assistive technology in multiple sclerosis: A focus group study with people with multiple sclerosis, carers and occupational therapists

AU - Squires, Luke A

AU - Williams, Nefyn

AU - Morrison, Val L

PY - 2019/3

Y1 - 2019/3

N2 - To explore experiences and perceptions of assistive technology, 14 people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), five carers and four occupational therapists participated in focus groups. Transcripts were analysed thematically drawing from illness self-regulation theory. Identified themes: Critical MS Events (developing symptoms/disability; delayed diagnosis and coping; public reaction; MS progression to AT); Matching AT for Continued Use (acceptance of MS and AT; realistic expectations; OT responsiveness; timing is crucial; carers and others); Impact of AT (promoting or losing independence; stigma and embarrassment; redefining the carer). Acceptance and communication among those involved ensures AT matches needs, and maximises health and psychosocial outcomes.

AB - To explore experiences and perceptions of assistive technology, 14 people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), five carers and four occupational therapists participated in focus groups. Transcripts were analysed thematically drawing from illness self-regulation theory. Identified themes: Critical MS Events (developing symptoms/disability; delayed diagnosis and coping; public reaction; MS progression to AT); Matching AT for Continued Use (acceptance of MS and AT; realistic expectations; OT responsiveness; timing is crucial; carers and others); Impact of AT (promoting or losing independence; stigma and embarrassment; redefining the carer). Acceptance and communication among those involved ensures AT matches needs, and maximises health and psychosocial outcomes.

KW - assistive technology

KW - qualitative methods

KW - carers

KW - acceptance

KW - multiple sclerosis

U2 - 10.1177/1359105316677293

DO - 10.1177/1359105316677293

M3 - Article

VL - 24

SP - 480

EP - 494

JO - Journal of Health Psychology

JF - Journal of Health Psychology

SN - 1359-1053

IS - 4

ER -