Date of Award
2024
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Julie Grabanski
Second Advisor
Sclinda Janssen
Abstract
Title: Breaking the Barrier to Leisure Engagement in Long-Term Care Facilities to Enhance Residents’ Health, Well-being, and Quality of Life
Purpose: The purpose of this scholarly project was to promote leisure engagement for residents with dementia in long-term care (LTC) facilities to enhance their overall health, well-being, and quality of life (QOL).
Methodology: A thorough literature review supported the need for increased leisure engagement in LTC facilities for residents with dementia. Chronic conditions, such as dementia, impact a resident’s ability to engage in meaningful occupations which leads to occupational deprivation. In addition, a decline in leisure engagement has been found to negatively impact one’s health, well-being, and QOL. The product of this scholarly project was created with the Environment- Health-Occupation-Well-being (E-HOW) model and the Cognitive Disabilities Model (CDM) as a guide.
Results: A manual was created titled Breaking the Barrier to Leisure Engagement in Long-Term Care Facilities to Enhance Residents’ Health, Well-being, and Quality of Life to increase leisure engagement for residents with dementia in LTC facilities by creating activities specific to their level of cognition. The manual included information on Allen Cognitive Levels (ACL), activity selection and set up, and appropriate cueing.
Conclusion: It is anticipated that Breaking the Barrier to Leisure Engagement in Long-Term Care Facilities to Enhance Residents’ Health, Well-being, and Quality of Life will enhance the quality of life of residents with dementia living in LTC facilities through engagement in leisure activities. The manual serves as a guide to creating leisure activities specific for residents with dementia by incorporating their interests while taking into consideration their level of cognition.
Recommended Citation
Kleindl, Callie M., "Breaking The Barrier To Leisure Engagement In Long-Term Care Facilities To Enhance Residents’ Health, Well-Being, And Quality Of Life" (2024). Occupational Therapy Capstones. 620.
https://commons.und.edu/ot-grad/620