2013 Volume 16 Issue 2 Pages 45-52
The process leading to continuous use of home-based rehabilitation (HBR) for over one year was investigated using qualitative research methods. We solicited the collaboration of three HBR providers in Tokyo and interviewed nine elderly participants that were over 65 years with no progressive disease or dementia, using HBR continuously for over one year. The qualitative data were analyzed using the Modified Grounded Theory Approach. “We obtained the category 《attitudes about rehabilitation》 before participants started using HBR that was composed of two bipolar concepts ([hope of full recovery] and [giving up on recovery]). Each concept was followed by 《reasons for deciding to use HBR》 which was composed of two concepts ＜self-decision in response to own needs＞, which resulted from [hope for full recovery] and ＜decision to use by a significant other＞, which stemmed from [giving up on recovery]. Regardless of the 《reasons for the decision to use HBR》, the participants obtained 《hope of continuing use based on accomplishments》. This category was composed of ＜high level of accomplishment through HBR＞ and ＜low satisfaction with recovery＞.
