期刊名称：International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
电子版ISSN：1748-2631
出版年度：2020
卷号：15
期号：1
页码：1846671-1846683
DOI：10.1080/17482631.2020.1846671
出版社：Taylor & Francis
摘要：Purpose : This study aimed to explore lived experiences with working life from the perspective of people with deafblindness due to Usher syndrome type 2 (USH2). Background : A limited number of studies have explored working life of people with Usher syndrome. One study of individuals with USH2 showed that work active reported significantly better psychological health compared to non-working individuals. Methods : Seven participants aged 38–50 years with USH2 participated in interviews analysed by interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results : The analyses yielded four themes showing that work is a source of satisfaction and a commitment that needs to be balanced . It is also associated with facing limitations and feelings of uncertainty . Conclusion : Based on the psychology of work model we have demonstrated that work is associated with social connectedness, self-determination and a source of improved health outcomes. There are however also potential health hazards in people with USH2, indicating a need for balance between individual needs and resources, and an adapted environment, for maintaining or regaining health for actively working people with USH2.
关键词：Deafblindness interpretative phenomenological analysis Usher syndrome type 2 qualitative study work
