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The Impact of eBook Clubs on Apathy Among Long Term Care Residents: A Pilot Study.
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- Exploring the Impact of a Digital Reading Program on Apathy Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Rural Canada: Insights from Socioemotional Selectivity Theory.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Apathy, prevalent among long-term care facilities (LTCF) residents, diminishes motivation, social interaction, and quality of life. This study explored the impact of eBook clubs as a non-pharmacological intervention to reduce apathy. A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was employed with 20 residents from four LTCF participating in a 3-month program. Apathy was assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-3A) before and after the intervention, with paired t-tests and Cohen's d measuring changes. Qualitative insights were derived from semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis. Apathy prevalence dropped from 55% to 35%, and mean scores decreased significantly (1.6-0.9; Cohen's
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