Journal article
The Experience of Participation in Everyday Occupations for Adults with Obesity
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Participation in occupations of everyday life, such as self-care, work, and leisure, contribute to health and well-being. Obesity has been shown to influence health-related quality of life, but it is unclear how obesity influences participation in specific occupations.
PURPOSE: To describe the lived experience of adults with class III obesity and the associated impact on participation in occupations of daily living.
Authors
Forhan MA; Law MC; Vrkljan BH; Taylor VH
Journal
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol. 77, No. 4, pp. 210–218
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
October 2010
DOI
10.2182/cjot.2010.77.4.3
ISSN
0008-4174