TY - JOUR
T1 - Feasibility of the Let’s Go Mobility Program for Community Dwelling Adults with Mental Disorders
AU - Mulry, Claire
AU - Gardner, Jennifer
AU - Swarbrick, Margaret
AU - Maltempi, Olivia
AU - Ramirez, Melissa
AU - DiMaiuta, Alexandra
AU - Wollny, Kristen
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
PY - 2020/10/1
Y1 - 2020/10/1
N2 - This pre posttest study explored feasibility of a mobility program for nine community dwelling adults living with mental disorders. Using mixed methodology, outcome measures included phenomenological pre and post semi-structured interviews, surveys and subscales of Impact of Autonomy and Participation Questionnaire (IPAQ). The IPAQ confidence factor showed statistical significance (p =.034). The majority of participants either maintained or increased trip frequency, participation, knowledge of health problems and transportation, and either maintained or decreased isolation. Qualitative post program themes included increased comfort and self-esteem, as well as confidence and awareness. Results indicate feasibility of the program to be used for this population.
AB - This pre posttest study explored feasibility of a mobility program for nine community dwelling adults living with mental disorders. Using mixed methodology, outcome measures included phenomenological pre and post semi-structured interviews, surveys and subscales of Impact of Autonomy and Participation Questionnaire (IPAQ). The IPAQ confidence factor showed statistical significance (p =.034). The majority of participants either maintained or increased trip frequency, participation, knowledge of health problems and transportation, and either maintained or decreased isolation. Qualitative post program themes included increased comfort and self-esteem, as well as confidence and awareness. Results indicate feasibility of the program to be used for this population.
KW - Community mobility
KW - community participation
KW - mental health
KW - transportation
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85094214379&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/0164212X.2020.1825151
DO - 10.1080/0164212X.2020.1825151
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85094214379
SN - 0164-212X
VL - 36
SP - 307
EP - 329
JO - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
JF - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
IS - 4
ER -