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Aquatic Leisure satisfaction and engagement in Neuropalliative Disability Management

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Scand J Caring Sci; 2012; 26; 519–527 Aquatic Leisure satisfaction and engagement in Neuropalliative Disability Management This article describes a single-case design study and uses an occupational science focus to explore the effects of ‘Aquability’ as perceived by participants with neuropalliative conditions. Data collection tools include the Individual Child Engagement Record and the adapted Leisure Satisfaction Scale – short form by 14 participants (who had Barthel scores averaging 7/100). The time-sampled observations of engagement showed a significant difference between the scores for the control condition and the ‘Aquability’ sessions. The participants reported being in control, learning about themselves or others and feeling healthier after a session. They reported experiencing a sense of achievement and novelty, which was interesting and enjoyable. ‘Aquability’ appears to be a satisfying use of free time for participants with neuropalliative conditions.

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... Similarly, individuals with severe neuropalliative conditions often tend to take on a passive/spectator role and have fewer opportunities to engage in leisure activities due to a range of contextual factors [28]. Participants (n ¼ 14) of an aquability study in the UK reported feeling healthier after a session of aquability, being in control and learning about themselves [28]. ...
... Similarly, individuals with severe neuropalliative conditions often tend to take on a passive/spectator role and have fewer opportunities to engage in leisure activities due to a range of contextual factors [28]. Participants (n ¼ 14) of an aquability study in the UK reported feeling healthier after a session of aquability, being in control and learning about themselves [28]. They reported experiencing a sense of achievement and novelty, which was both interesting and enjoyable, and the author concluded that aquability appears to be a satisfying use of leisure time for these people [28]. ...
... Participants (n ¼ 14) of an aquability study in the UK reported feeling healthier after a session of aquability, being in control and learning about themselves [28]. They reported experiencing a sense of achievement and novelty, which was both interesting and enjoyable, and the author concluded that aquability appears to be a satisfying use of leisure time for these people [28]. ...
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