Observational studyJournal of advanced nursing2026
Older Persons' Participation in Life-Enhancement Activities in a Long-Term Care Facility: A Mixed-Methods Observational Study.
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Abstract
aimTo examine older persons' experiences and participation in life-enhancement activities in a long-term care facility.
designConvergent mixed-methods design.
methodsNaturalistic observations of 20 life-enhancement activity sessions were conducted in a single long-term care facility that includes 111 older persons in September 2024. Data were collected through guiding questions and fieldnotes for systematic observation. We used Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests for quantitative analysis. Fieldnotes were analyzed using a six-phase reflexive thematic analysis approach.
resultsEngagement levels (self-initiative, assistance-seeking frequency, and social interaction frequency) significantly differed across 16 different life-enhancement activities. Social interaction frequency also varied by mobility status (wheelchair, walker, independent). Participants displayed significantly more distractions in the TV Room than in the Activity Room. Four themes emerged from thematic analysis: (1) participation barriers, (2) activity contextual factors, (3) facilitator support strategies, and (4) social interactions and emotional well-being.
conclusionStructural elements (purposefully designed rooms, activity design and complexity, and the resident-preferred music), relational elements (facilitators' hands-on support, conflict resolution, and positive reinforcement), and individual factors (mobility status) influence older persons' participation in life-enhancement activities. Life-enhancement activities benefit older persons when they are provided with choices and adaptive equipment. IMPLICATION: Findings support allocating distraction-free spaces for life-enhancement activities, incorporating resident-preferred music and game-layered physical exercises, and providing facilitator training in adaptive coaching, hands-on support, and conflict resolution. IMPACT: Life-enhancement programs can promote psychosocial well-being among older persons in long-term care facilities by transforming routine recreational activities into personalized and socially engaging experiences that may reduce feelings of loneliness. REPORTING
methodJournal Article Reporting Standards for Mixed Methods Research. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No Patient or Public Contribution.
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