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ArticleJournal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society2026

The Influence of Physical, Social, and Organizational Environments on Recreational Activities in Long-Term Care for Residents With Dementia: A Scoping Review.

Ziying Zhang, Habib Chaudhury, Wenjin Wang

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Article in Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Ziying ZhangDepartment of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID 0009-0006-9466-0457
Habib ChaudhuryDepartment of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Wenjin WangDepartment of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-2694-2456

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis scoping review explores how physical, social, and organizational factors influence recreational activity engagement for residents with dementia in long-term care settings.

methodsA literature search in AgeLine, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Medline, and Web of Science identified studies on environmental factors affecting recreational activities for long-term care residents with dementia. A narrative approach was used to collate and summarize the findings from peer-reviewed English studies available until June 30, 2024.

resultsA total of 28 studies were reviewed, examining how physical, social, and organizational factors-such as homelike ambiance, staffing levels, and medicalized care culture-affect residents' engagement in recreational activities. The review also highlights the interrelationship among these factors. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: The findings emphasize the importance of creating care environments that support activity participation. These insights can inform future assessments and the development of long-term care settings to improve activity experiences and outcomes for residents.

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DementiaLong-Term CareNursing HomesRecreationSocial EnvironmentAgedHumansOrganizational Cultureassisted livingdementiaenvironmentleisurestaffing

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PMID40717036
PMCPMC13133420

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