Individualized Activity Book : Suggestive approach for creating an individualized activity book for the elderly living in long term care settings.
Upadhyaya, Kush (2010)
Upadhyaya, Kush
Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola
2010
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014121720275
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014121720275
Tiivistelmä
This literature review is conducted to see the possible barriers to perform recreational ac-tivities with the elderly living in long-term care. The author further study the benefit of properly planning the activities. Ten scientifically written articles were chosen for the re-view. Qualitative content analysis were done on the ten articles. The activity theory by Peter Tulvitse and Personality theory by Fernando L. Gonzalez were used. The research question were
1. How do recreational activities influence different aspects of life of elderly in long term care settings?
2. What are the barriers and challenges for carrying out meaningful activities with el-derly residents? ¬¬¬
3. How are individualized recreational activities more effective for elderly living in long-term care?
The findings suggest that apathy and agitation, risk of fall, antipsychotic drug, physical and cognitive impairment and the organizational issues were the barriers. Improved sleep, social, physical and cognitive improvement were results of individually tailored activities
1. How do recreational activities influence different aspects of life of elderly in long term care settings?
2. What are the barriers and challenges for carrying out meaningful activities with el-derly residents? ¬¬¬
3. How are individualized recreational activities more effective for elderly living in long-term care?
The findings suggest that apathy and agitation, risk of fall, antipsychotic drug, physical and cognitive impairment and the organizational issues were the barriers. Improved sleep, social, physical and cognitive improvement were results of individually tailored activities