Effects of Occupation-Based Intervention for Older People with Mild Dementia in the Institution

Ibrahim, Syamsul Anwar Sultan; Dahlan, Akehsan; Daud, Ahmad Zamir Che

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v6i16.2727

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“…Meaningful activities/occupations were the primary intervention in four of the included studies [18][19][20][21].…”

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“…Three level 1a studies were identified [9,18,30]. Twelve level 1b studies were identified [19][20][21][22][24][25][26][27][28][29]31,32]. A single level 2b study was identified [23].…”

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“…The sixteen studies were categorized into four groups according to the primary objective or focus of intervention: (a) "meaningful activities/occupations", (b) "physical, cognitive and sensory functioning", (c) "performance areas", and (d) "physical and social environment and staff training". For group (a) "meaningful activities/occupations", four studies (25.0%) were identified [18][19][20][21]. For group (b) "physical, cognitive and sensory functioning", six studies (37.5%) were identified, which were divided into two subgroups: (b1) physical activity [22,23], and (b2) cognitive and sensory functioning [24][25][26][27].…”

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“…Sultan Ibrahim et al [21] (level 1b evidence) conducted a program called "Occupationbased intervention", consisting of cognitive activities (e.g., image recognition and categorization, memory, sensory recognition) as well as meaningful occupational activities (e.g., personal hygiene, cooking, money management, shopping, leisure, and recreational activities). The results showed a significant improvement in cognitive function ( The results of the above studies are consistent with those of the systematic review with meta-analysis conducted by Travers et al [18] (level 1a evidence) to determine the effectiveness of the use of meaningful activities (individualized recreational activities, reminiscence therapy, music therapy, multi-sensory stimulation, staff training to provide individual care, animal-assisted therapy, and social interaction) in addressing behavioral and psychological symptoms (agitation, aggression, depression, wandering, and apathy), and improving the QoL of older adults with dementia.…”

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Occupational Therapy Interventions to Improve the Quality of Life of Older Adults with Dementia Living in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review

Uceda-Portillo,

Aranda-Valero,

Moruno-Miralles

2024

Healthcare

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The increase in older adults with dementia presents challenges in promoting research to improve the quality of life of this population. The objective of this study was to assess the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions in improving the quality of life of older adults over 65 years old with dementia living in nursing homes. The databases used were PubMed, Web of Science, OTSeeker, clinicaltrials.gov, Dialnet, Scopus, Cochrane, and SciELO between 2013 and 2023. The studies were selected and evaluated according to the Cochrane guidelines. The review was carried out following the PRISMA 2020 Statement. Sixteen articles met the inclusion criteria and were categorized into four groups according to the focus of the intervention: “meaningful activities/occupations”, “physical, cognitive and sensory functioning”, “performance areas”, and “physical and social environment and staff training”. The strength of evidence was moderate, and the risk of bias was low. The findings revealed that occupational therapy interventions based on participation in recreational activities, reminiscence, performance-based activities and the physical and social environment, and specialized staff training, could improve the perceived quality of life of older adults with dementia living in nursing homes.

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“…Meaningful activities/occupations were the primary intervention in four of the included studies [18][19][20][21].…”

Section: (A) Meaningful Activities/occupationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Three level 1a studies were identified [9,18,30]. Twelve level 1b studies were identified [19][20][21][22][24][25][26][27][28][29]31,32]. A single level 2b study was identified [23].…”

Section: (A) Meaningful Activities/occupationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: (A) Meaningful Activities/occupationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: (A) Meaningful Activities/occupationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Occupational Therapy Interventions to Improve the Quality of Life of Older Adults with Dementia Living in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review

Uceda-Portillo,

Aranda-Valero,

Moruno-Miralles

2024

Healthcare

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“…As people age, their engagement in various activities may shift due to changes in health, social roles, and environment (Elder & Johnson, 2018). For older people, participating in meaningful occupations can enhance physical, mental, and social health (Ibrahim et al, 2021) leading to a more satisfying and independent lifestyle. These interventions are customised to reflect the personalised factor, cultural background, contextual and environmental settings of each individual (Christiansen & Haertl, 2023).…”

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Evaluating the WeCare Program: A Study on the Acceptability, Appropriateness, and Feasibility

Tengku Makhtar,

Abdul Rahim,

Dahlan

et al. 2024

E-BPJ

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Malaysia anticipates its elderly population will reach 15% by 2030, posing a significant challenge. Despite the worldwide and national emphasis on health and well-being, a gap exists in structured activities for elderly. The WeCare Program addresses this by offering an occupation-based, culturally tailored approach aimed at improving the engagement and well-being of older Malaysians. Conducted by occupational therapists across six districts in Kelantan, this program involved 30 elderly participants and was evaluated over six weeks. The results indicate that the program was highly accepted (M=4.94; SD=0.22), appropriate (M=4.85; SD= 0.20), and feasible (M=4.88; SD=0.33) for implementation among the target population.

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Perceived barriers to implementing occupation-based intervention

Daud

Azeland

Rahman

et al. 2022

Cad. Bras. Ter. Ocup.

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Introduction Occupation-based intervention (OBI) is defined as an intervention using a clients’ occupation and purposeful activities as a treatment medium to achieve the client’s goals. Several barriers to practising OBI have been reported in previous studies. However, limited research has been done to identify these perceived barriers to applying OBI in Malaysia’s various occupational therapy practice areas. Objective This study aimed to identify perceived barriers to applying OBI in Malaysia’s three main occupational therapy practice areas including physical, psychiatry and paediatric. Method A cross-sectional study design was employed, and participants were recruited using a purposive sampling strategy. Data was collected using an online survey from a Delphi study. Results Two hundred ninety-eight Malaysian occupational therapists aged between 22 and 56 years old participated in this study. The study identified several perceived barriers from the client factors, the contextual factors, occupation as treatment modalities and logistical issues. A statistically significant difference was found in the perceived barriers of applying OBI between different areas of occupational therapy practice (p=.013), working experience (p=.003), and position of occupational therapists (p=.001). Conclusion This study suggests that perceived barriers to applying OBI were influenced by the area of practice, working experience and position of the occupational therapists. The results highlight the need to identify potential solutions to applying OBI through research and education.

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Effects of Occupation-Based Intervention for Older People with Mild Dementia in the Institution

Cited by 4 publications

References 13 publications

Occupational Therapy Interventions to Improve the Quality of Life of Older Adults with Dementia Living in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review

Occupational Therapy Interventions to Improve the Quality of Life of Older Adults with Dementia Living in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review

Evaluating the WeCare Program: A Study on the Acceptability, Appropriateness, and Feasibility

Perceived barriers to implementing occupation-based intervention

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