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Adaption to Stroke: A Nonlinear Thinking Approach in Occupational Therapy.

Authors :
Derakhshanrad, Seyed Alireza
Piven, Emily F.
Zeynalzadeh Ghoochani, Bahareh
Source :
Occupational Therapy in Health Care; Jul2017, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p255-269, 15p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

This paper explores the role of perturbance and attractor, two key nonlinear features described by the Neuro-occupation model in shaping human behavior. A convenience sample of eleven Iranian participants who had both strokes and demonstrated high resilience were recruited for this study. To explore the process of how participants fell under the influence of the perturbance and attractor, the content analysis with pre-determined categories using deductive reasoning was used. The findings suggest that perturbance and attractor exerted considerable influences on adaptation to stroke and assist in the understanding of the Neuro-occupation model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07380577
Volume :
31
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
124584952
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2017.1335922