Transferable Practices for Knowledge Mobilization: Lessons from a Community-Engaged Health Research Study

Ysseldyk, Renate; Paric, Angela; Luciani, Tracy

doi:10.22215/timreview/1019

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“…In contrast, Theurer et al (2015) proposed that a "social revolution in residential care" (p. 201) is needed, whereby programming focuses on providing opportunities for fostering meaningful group memberships, social productivity, peer support, and a sense of social connection. Implementing meaningful social interventions in residential (or long-term) care has been shown to be challenging in other research (e.g., Murfield, Cooke, Moyle, Shum, & Harrison, 2011;Ysseldyk, Paric, & Luciani, 2016). This was also evident in our study; while over 80 per cent of those enrolled completed the study, participants (across all intervention groups) attended an average of 7 out of 12 sessions.…”

Section: Implications For Implementing Social Interventions In Reside...mentioning

confidence: 54%

“…First, our sample and therefore capacity to detect reliable effects-was relatively small. This highlights the recruitment and attendance challenges associated with conducting research with older adults in residential (or long-term) care (Finnegan et al, 2015;Ysseldyk et al, 2016). Indeed, although it was necessary to limit the number of participants in each group to (a) ensure that each group would be a feasible size for the technology-training instructor to work with, and (b) form meaningful small group connections within each intervention group, recruitment and attendance challenges precluded us from collecting data from multiple groups within each intervention condition (despite conducting the study across five locations).…”

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confidence: 99%

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You’ve Got E-Mail: A Pilot Study Examining the Feasibility and Impact of a Group-Based Technology-Training Intervention Among Older Adults Living in Residential Care

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Older adults living in residential care often experience challenges in sustaining meaningful social relationships, which can result in compromised health and well-being. Online social networking has the potential to mitigate this problem, but few studies have investigated its implementation and its effectiveness in maintaining or enhancing well-being. This pilot study used a cluster-randomized pre–post design to examine the feasibility of implementing a 12-week group-based technology-training intervention for older adults (n = 48) living in residential care by exploring how cognitive health, mental health, and confidence in technology were impacted. Analysis of variance revealed significant increases in life satisfaction, positive attitudes toward computer use, and self-perceived competence among participants who received the intervention, but increased depressive symptoms for the control group. These findings suggest that, despite challenges in implementing the intervention in residential care, group-based technology training may enhance confidence among older adults while maintaining or enhancing mental health.

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“…A similar situation may have occurred in our study as well. Moreover, our experience of obtaining relatively small sample sizes may have also reflected the challenges inherent to community-based research, especially with older adults (see Ysseldyk, Paric, & Luciani, 2016). Thus, rather than negating the value of the research, this provides yet another example of the importance of reaching this socially isolated population.…”

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We Are Caregivers: Social Identity Is Associated with Lower Perceived Stress among Rural Informal Caregivers

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RÉSUMÉLes aidants naturels ressentent fréquemment de hauts niveaux de stress dans des contextes où les sources d’appuis sont limitées, particulièrement en milieu rural. Cette recherche a fait appel à une approche à méthodes mixtes afin d’explorer les expériences d’aidants naturels vivant en milieu rural, en considérant les liens entre le stress perçu et l’identité sociale de l’aidant, les interactions sociales, ainsi que les appuis formels et informels favorisant l’adaptation. Les thèmes principaux qui sont ressortis dans les groupes de discussion (n = 8) incluaient : le manque de services accessibles, la conciliation des difficultés rencontrées, les besoins pratiques non satisfaits, la forte identité communautaire. Les données de l’enquête (n = 22) ont révélé que le soutien perçu (p. ex. pouvoir compter sur quelqu’un), les interactions sociales et l’identité d’aidant (rôle perçu comme important pour l’image de soi) étaient tous associés à une diminution du stress provenant de bouleversements de la vie, mais seule l’identité d’aidant était associée à une atténuation de la détresse personnelle et des émotions négatives liées au stress de l’aidant. Ces résultats suggèrent que, bien que la disponibilité des services dans les milieux ruraux soit insuffisante, d’autres options pourraient aider à amoindrir le stress de l’aidant, telles que l’accroissement de l’accès à des services de soutien, la promotion des interactions sociales pour les aidants et les personnes âgées et la valorisation de l’identité sociale de l’aidant.

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“…The Java Music Club also incorporates themed singing and wind chimes. This musical aspect of the Java Music Club is important to note, as social interventions that incorporate music have been shown to have greater beneficial effects on life satisfaction, interest and emotion in older adults (Ysseldyk, Paric, & Luciani, 2016).…”

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Implementing the Java Music Club in Residential Care: Impact on Cognitive and Psychosocial Health

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2023

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Background: 90% of long-term care (LTC) residents experience cognitive impairment. Social support may benefit cognition by decreasing depression and loneliness. Objective: To investigate the effects of the Java Music Club, a manualized social support program, on cognition and psychosocial health among LTC residents. Methods: The Java Music Club was implemented 1x/week for three months. Participants (n=24, 91.7% female) completed cognitive tasks and psychosocial questionnaires before (T1), after (T2), and three months following (T3) participation. Qualitative interviews to explore perceptions of the Java Music Club were conducted at T2 with participants and recreation coordinators. Results: Decreased loneliness from T1-T2 (t = 3.31, p = .003) and T2-T3 reductions in depressive symptoms (F = 3.459, p = .043) and subjective memory complaints (F = 3.837, p = .048). Qualitative interviews illustrated important group elements, and that the Java Music Club was enjoyable and promoted social engagement. Conclusions: Participation in the Java Music Club is a promising approach to counter loneliness, depressive symptoms and subjective memory complaints in LTC residents.

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Transferable Practices for Knowledge Mobilization: Lessons from a Community-Engaged Health Research Study

Cited by 3 publications

References 9 publications

You’ve Got E-Mail: A Pilot Study Examining the Feasibility and Impact of a Group-Based Technology-Training Intervention Among Older Adults Living in Residential Care

You’ve Got E-Mail: A Pilot Study Examining the Feasibility and Impact of a Group-Based Technology-Training Intervention Among Older Adults Living in Residential Care

We Are Caregivers: Social Identity Is Associated with Lower Perceived Stress among Rural Informal Caregivers

Implementing the Java Music Club in Residential Care: Impact on Cognitive and Psychosocial Health

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