The relative impact of symptoms, resident characteristics and features of nursing homes on residents’ participation in social occupations: Cross-sectional findings from U-Age Swenis

Exploring resident thriving in relation to the nursing home environment: A cross‐sectional study

“…Also, SCUs have been developed to provide activities and environments adjusted to residents’ capacities and has lower resident‐staff ratio (Weyerer, Schäufele, & Hendlmeier, ). According to a recent study, residents in SCU were engaged in more social activities compared with residents in general units (Lood et al., ) and living in a SCU has been reported positively associated with resident quality of life in a sample of 13,900 residents (Abrahamson et al., ). Living in a facility that was unlocked during the day also showed a positive association with thriving.…”

Effects of a person‐centred and thriving‐promoting intervention on nursing home residents’ experiences of thriving and person‐centredness of the environment

“…Focus may also be on groups rather than individuals. It has also been shown that male residents participate in fewer social activities in NHs than female residents (Lood et al., 2017 ). This may indicate a need to explore how thriving can be experienced differently among male and female NH residents.…”

Are Changes Needed for Therapeutic Recreation Undergraduate Curricula? Perceived Competencies of Therapeutic Recreationists and Recreation Staff Working with Seniors in Long Term Care Homes

“…Quality of life of LTC home residents is enhanced through person-centred care approaches, including meaningful engagement in activities, authentic respectful relationships, and creation of a supportive community (Fazio, Pace, Flinner, & Kallmyer, 2018). Thriving and mental well-being of LTC home residents are associated with engaging in everyday activities and recreation and activity programs (Björk et al, 2017;Edvardsson, Petersson, Sjogren, Lindkvist, & Sandman.,2013;Lood et al, 2017). TR in LTC enhances resident engagement in these activities.…”

“…Therapeutic recreation (TR) is a beneficial element of LTC. It supports resident engagement in social and recreational activities and meaningful relationships, thus enhancing well-being (Björk et al, 2017; Lood et al, 2017). Recreation professionals must have gerontological knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide TR in LTC.…”