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Improving meaningful activity and meaningful engagement for residents in long-term care settings

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, restrictions were placed on social contacts and group activities in long-term care settings. Evidence has suggested that social isolation can lead to the onset of health issues including depression and cognitive decline in older people. This article details a quality improvement project undertaken by the managers of nine long-term care settings in Northern Ireland that aimed to enhance meaningful activity and meaningful engagement for residents following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The findings suggest that improving meaningful activity and meaningful engagement can benefit residents in terms of nutrition and hydration, sleep patterns, use of medicines and number of falls.

Source: Nursing Older People

DOI: 10.7748/nop.2024.e1495

Authors: Rosemary Bradley, Assumpta Ryan, Sarah Penney

Institutions: University of Ulster, Ulster University, Derry-Londonderry Campus

Language: English

Topic: Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4405557915