Abstract
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, restrictions were placed on social contacts and group activities in long-term care settings. Evidence has suggested that social isolation can lead to the onset of health issues including depression and cognitive decline in older people. This article details a quality improvement project undertaken by the managers of nine long-term care settings in Northern Ireland that aimed to enhance meaningful activity and meaningful engagement for residents following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The findings suggest that improving meaningful activity and meaningful engagement can benefit residents in terms of nutrition and hydration, sleep patterns, use of medicines and number of falls.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Nursing Older People |
Early online date | 18 Dec 2024 |
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Publication status | Published online - 18 Dec 2024 |
Bibliographical note
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- My Home Life
- Relationship-centred practice
- leadership
- LTC settings
- Quality Improvement
- meaningful activity
- meaningful engagement
- falls
- Nutrition
- Medications