Feasibility of ABLE 1.0-a program aiming at enhancing the ability to perform activities of daily living in persons with chronic conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The "A Better everyday LifE" (ABLE) intervention was developed to accommodate the need of a program addressing ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) in persons with chronic conditions living at home. During intervention development, it is necessary to evaluate relevant aspects of the feasibility of a program. Thus, the aim was to evaluate the feasibility of content and delivery of ABLE version 1.0.

Methods

A one group pre- and post-test design was applied. Thirty persons with chronic conditions, two occupational therapists (OTs), and five occupational therapy students (OTSs) participated. ABLE 1.0 is an 8-week program consisting of ADL evaluation (session 1); goal setting and reasons for ADL problems (session 2); intervention (sessions 3-7); and re-e

SUBMITTER: Nielsen KT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7891027 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature