Date of Award
2013
Document Type
Thesis - ECU Access Only
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) Honours
School
School of Exercise and Health Sciences
Faculty
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
First Supervisor
Dr Janet Richmond
Second Supervisor
Professor Ruth Marquis
Abstract
Abstract
A notable trend towards elderly people needing residential aged care requires therapists to determine what can be done to enhance positive resident outcomes.
Objective
This systematic review aimed to identify the effects of activity based interventions on the health and wellbeing of people in residential aged care facilities.
Method
Databases CINAHL, MEDLINE and PsycINFO were searched. A meta-analysis of the studies was not possible due to insufficient data, and few randomised control trials.
Results
Seven articles encompassing 743 participants across 136 residential aged care facilities met the inclusion criteria. Studies assessed the effects of resident activity levels or described the effects of activity-based interventions on residents’ health and wellbeing.
Conclusion
Activity participation and activity-based interventions do have positive effects on residents of residential aged care facilities including improved wellbeing, increased everyday function, greater life satisfaction and longer duration of night-time sleep, although the paucity of literature, indicates the need for further high-quality research in this area.
Recommended Citation
Venters, K. (2013). The effects of activity participation on residents of residential aged care : a systematic review ; Occupational therapy practice : building relationships to enhance transition into residential aged care. Edith Cowan University. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons/108