Improving meaningful activity and meaningful engagement for residents in long-term care settings

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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 languageEnglish
JournalNursing Older People
Early online date18 Dec 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished online - 18 Dec 2024

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Keywords

  • My Home Life
  • Relationship-centred practice
  • leadership
  • LTC settings
  • Quality Improvement
  • meaningful activity
  • meaningful engagement
  • falls
  • Nutrition
  • Medications

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