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Views on everyday life among adults with spina bifida: an exploration through photovoice
Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College, Department of Health Care Sciences. Örebro universitet; Rehab Station Stockholm.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-7813-3351
Stiftelsen Spinalis; Sophiahemmet högskola; Karolinska institutet .ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7502-9252
Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College, Department of Health Care Sciences.
Karolinska institutet; Stiftelsen Stockholms sjukhem; Lunds universitet.
2020 (English)In: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, ISSN 1748-2623, E-ISSN 1748-2631, Vol. 15, no 1, p. 1-12, article id 1830702Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

The aim of this study was to actively integrate expertise of persons living with spina bifida, to explore conditions embedded in their everyday life. This was important because young adults with spina bifida risk not being able to fully participate in the community on equal terms and in accordance with their own preferences. Photovoice, a community-based participatory research approach, was utilized to engage participants through dialogue and photography. An exhibition was created to share results with community and stakeholders. An overarching theme that characterized the experiences of the group was, "an adaptation for us, but it works for no one". Findings are presented as: "Accessibility-a never-ending project," "Tensions of a normative view," and "Power to influence." Findings integrated everyday life metaphors photographically depicted by broken elevators, unsafe transportation, closed doors and not experiencing real opportunities of involvement. Tensions in everyday life experienced by persons living with spina bifida can inform conditions relevant and necessary to support community participation, particulary among persons living with disability.

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2020. Vol. 15, no 1, p. 1-12, article id 1830702
Keywords [en]
Spina bifida, Adults, Community-based participatory research, Photovoice
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Nursing
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URN: urn:nbn:se:esh:diva-8451DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2020.1830702ISI: 000584636400001PubMedID: 33146083OAI: oai:DiVA.org:esh-8451DiVA, id: diva2:1499452
Available from: 2020-11-09 Created: 2020-11-09 Last updated: 2021-10-11Bibliographically approved
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1. Adults with Spina bifida: voices from everyday life and exploration of living conditions
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2020 (English)Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

The overall aim of this thesis was to generate knowledge about living with Spina bifida, by mapping the condition and together with the adults with Spina bifida explore their living conditions and experiences in everyday life. Methods Study I was a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. In Study II, individual experiences of daily life were explored by deep interviews using a reflective lifeworld approach. Study III had a participatory approach including five members of a photovoice group who met for eight sessions. Photographs taken by the members served as a starting point for the dialogue about what was of interest in their daily life. A narrative analysis was conducted by the researchers, incorporating the analysis the group did together. Study IV focused on alignment with the methodology in which photovoice is grounded. By returning to the ideological cornerstones of photovoice, the empirical experiences from Study III and examples from the literature were elaborated through processes within photovoice. The findings show that those adults with Spina bifida who were >46 years old had less complex medical conditions and better physical and cognitive functions, and had attained a higher level of education. The main theme in Study II was presented as “The contradictory path towards wellbeing in daily life.” In Study III, the members’ experiences in everyday life showed that many solutions offered by society were “An adaptation for us, but it works for no one.” The findings are further presented under three themes: “Accessibility – a never-ending project,” “Tensions of a normative view” and “Power to influence.” By focusing on action and narrative in Study IV, it is shown that dialogue, action, and interaction are important aspects of using photovoice. In conclusion, not all adult persons receive the support they need in everyday life, something future generations of adult persons with Spina bifida may have a higher need for. The stories and experiences of adults with Spina bifida in this thesis paint a history of not being asked, concerning their own situation. This shows that there is insufficient integration of the persons’ experiences in society’s efforts to plan for, and support, these individuals. The photovoice method was feasible for this group, providing opportunity for being part of dialogue, action, and interaction.

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Örebro: Örebro University, 2020. p. 83
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Örebro studies in medicine, ISSN 1652-4063 ; 225
Keywords
Spina bifida, Adults, Living conditions, Health, Photovoice, Experiences, Ryggmärgsbråck, Vuxna, Levnadsförhållanden, Hälsa, Erfarenheter
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Other Health Sciences
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urn:nbn:se:esh:diva-8635 (URN)978-91-7529-361-5 (ISBN)
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2020-12-17, Örebro universitet, Forumhuset, Hörsal F, 10:00 (Swedish)
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