Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
Volume 22, Issue 3, 2015, Pages 207-215

Satisfaction with daily occupations amongst asylum seekers in Denmark (Article)

Morville A.-L.* , Erlandsson L.-K. , Danneskiold-Samsoe B. , Amris K. , Eklund M.
  • a Parker Institute, Department of Rheumatology, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospitals, Sigurdsgade 26, Copenhagen N, 2200, Denmark, Metropolitan University College, Institute of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Department of Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen, Denmark
  • b Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, Sweden
  • c Parker Institute, Department of Rheumatology, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospitals, Sigurdsgade 26, Copenhagen N, 2200, Denmark
  • d Parker Institute, Department of Rheumatology, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospitals, Sigurdsgade 26, Copenhagen N, 2200, Denmark
  • e Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, Sweden

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to describe asylum seekers' satisfaction with daily occupations and activity level while in a Danish asylum centre, and whether this changed over time. Another aim was to describe whether exposure to torture, self-rated health measures, and ADL ability were related to their satisfaction with daily occupations and activity level. Methods: A total of 43 asylum seekers at baseline and 17 at follow-up were included. The questionnaires Satisfaction with Daily Occupations, Major Depression Inventory, WHO-5 Wellbeing, Pain Detect, a questionnaire covering torture, and basic social information were used as well as Assessment of Motor and Process Skills. Results: The results showed a low level of satisfaction with daily occupations at both baseline and follow-up. There was no statistically significant change in satisfaction or activity level between baseline and the follow-up. Associations between AMPS process skills-education, worst pain and activity level-were present at baseline, as was a relationship between AMPS process skills and satisfaction. At follow-up, associations between WHO-5 and satisfaction and activity level and between MDI scores and activity level were found. Conclusion: Asylum seekers experience a low level of satisfaction with daily occupations, both at arrival and after 10 months in an asylum centre. There is a need for further research and development of occupation-focused rehabilitation methods for the asylum seeker population. © 2015 Informa Healthcare.

Author Keywords

Occupational deprivation rehabilitation Torture self-rated health ADL ability

Index Keywords

longitudinal study refugee human Longitudinal Studies Self Report Refugees daily life activity Denmark Activities of Daily Living health status Depressive Disorder algorithm Algorithms interview Surveys and Questionnaires Humans Occupations psychology Interviews as Topic male occupation female psychological rating scale Psychiatric Status Rating Scales questionnaire Personal Satisfaction satisfaction Torture
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84924968746&doi=10.3109%2f11038128.2014.982702&partnerID=40&md5=9ef906484a62a2bc3096bf5d3b9a9f7a
DOI: 10.3109/11038128.2014.982702
ISSN: 11038128
Cited by: 6
Original Language: English