Patients' experiences of the treatment BeWell™, in a primary care context.

Background: Stress-related illnesses are increasing in society, impacting people's abilities and well-being. The treatment for these in Sweden is provided in primary health care, but more treatment methods are needed. The newly developed individual health-promoting treatment 'Photo-supported convers...

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Published in:Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol. 32; no. 1; pp. 1 - 12
Main Authors: Segerström, Maria, Gunnarsson, A. Birgitta, Hörberg, Ulrica, Wagman, Petra
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Published: Springer Nature Jan2025
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          Segerström, Maria
          Gunnarsson, A. Birgitta
          Hörberg, Ulrica
          Wagman, Petra
        affil: Department of Rehabilitation, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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          Patient Attitudes
          Primary Health Care Sweden
          Health Promotion
          Treatment Outcomes
          Patient Centered Care
          Human
          Male
          Female
          Adult
          Middle Age
          Interviews
          Photography
          Conversation
          Stress, Psychological Therapy
          Psychological Well-Being
          Qualitative Studies
          Content Analysis
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          Occupational Therapists
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          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
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      ab: Background: Stress-related illnesses are increasing in society, impacting people's abilities and well-being. The treatment for these in Sweden is provided in primary health care, but more treatment methods are needed. The newly developed individual health-promoting treatment 'Photo-supported conversations about well-being' (BeWell™) has shown improvements for this group. Occupational therapists have been positive about its use, but knowledge is also needed about how the patients perceive it. Aim: To describe the participating patients' experiences of the BeWell™ treatment. Materials and methods: A qualitative approach was applied in the study, in which 35 patients (aged 29–62 years) in primary health care who were diagnosed with stress-related illness participated. The interviews focus on the participants' experiences of BeWell™ and were conducted after completing the treatment. The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Findings: Three categories were identified, expressing the participants' experiences of participating in BeWell™: 'The combination of the core parts gives strength', 'Influences on the experience', and 'Contribution to enhanced everyday life'. Each category encompassed two or three sub-categories. Conclusions and significance: BeWell™, provided by occupational therapists, was perceived to impact positively on the participants' health, well-being, and everyday life. Combinations of the different components of the treatment generated value beyond that of each part on its own.
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