Tsatsi Itumeleng Augustine, Plastow Nicola Ann
Can J Occup Ther. 2021 Dec;88(4):352-364. doi: 10.1177/00084174211044896. Epub 2021 Oct 28.
Halfway houses (HwH) may support community reintegration of mental health care users and can be effective in meeting occupational needs of residents. However, they are not optimally used in South Africa. This study aimed to improve the functioning of a HwH so that it better meets occupational needs of the resident mental health care users. It draws on Doble & Santha (2008); seven occupational needs. A four-phase Participatory Action Research methodology was used. We conducted thematic analysis to describe met and unmet needs within PAR phases. Occupational needs of accomplishment, renewal, pleasure and companionship were being met. However, coherence, agency and affirmation needs were not being met. An additional occupational need for interdependence, based on the African ethic of , was identified. HwH functioning affected residents' experiences of health and wellbeing. Engagement in collective occupations can contribute to meeting the occupational need of interdependence.
中途之家（HwH）可能有助于精神卫生保健使用者重新融入社区，并且在满足居民的职业需求方面可能有效。然而，在南非，它们并未得到最佳利用。本研究旨在改善中途之家的功能，以便更好地满足住院精神卫生保健使用者的职业需求。它借鉴了多布尔和桑莎（2008年）提出的七种职业需求。采用了四阶段参与式行动研究方法。我们进行了主题分析，以描述参与式行动研究各阶段中已满足和未满足的需求。成就、更新、愉悦和陪伴等职业需求得到了满足。然而，连贯、能动性和肯定需求未得到满足。基于非洲的伦理观念，确定了对相互依存的额外职业需求。中途之家的功能影响居民的健康和幸福感体验。参与集体活动有助于满足相互依存的职业需求。
