Forandringer skaber livskvalitet i hverdagen - Ergoterapeutforeningen

Abstract
The Bachelor thesis is a qualitative practice research project. The project is based upon cooperation
with occupational therapists in a rehabilitation centre in Odense municipality (hereafter referred to
as Practice).
The overall purpose of practice research is to generate new knowledge and initiate process changes
of Practice. The thesis is communicated to Practice and other therapists in other districts of Odense
municipality.
The overall purpose is to get qualitative descriptions of the citizens’ subjective experience of the
quality of the training team. And further, the changes the participation brings to the individual
citizen in his/her everyday life.
The theoretical-methodology applied in the project is practise research. We apply selected critical
psychological terms as an analytical tool to interpret the empirical data. In the thesis, the actionable
research type and humanistic health research, with a subjective scientific perspective, is applied as
scientific foundation.
On the basis of the empirical data, the conclusion of the quality of the training team shows that
support, empathy, and equality are all important. The social aspect of the training team is significant
as it creates a space to be with equal minded and the opportunity to create a network and social
sparring between citizens.
There is a lack of clarity in terms of the overall objective of the participation in the exercise class.
But overall, the exercise class leads to a lot of changes for the citizens in their lifestyles. More
participate in more trading relationships now than a year ago and their outlook on life has changed
where they now see more opportunities. All have experienced an increase in quality of life, as they
participate in more activities and are not stuck at home.
The presentation of the project and the Bachelor thesis create a foundation for new development
opportunities for Practice. The therapists are aware of the importance of setting clear criteria for the
assessment. Under the dialogue, commitment for development perspectives to practice is seen, as
well as the awareness of the importance of making clarification of the concept and overall purpose.
Practise shows interest in applying the results of the thesis, as well as the reflections for new
initiatives and changes. After the participation in the project, they have increased focus on the
objective of the citizens’ re-entry to non-municipality offers.
Keywords: Practice research, critical psychology, citizen’s subjective perspective, quality, changes
in everyday life, team training.