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Tablet-based biography work in long-term care homes to support quality of life and prevent depression.
- Source :
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Educational Gerontology . Feb2024, Vol. 50 Issue 2, p100-113. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Older adults in long-term care homes are at high risk of experiencing reduced quality of life (QoL) and depression. Technology-assisted biography work can have a positive impact on QoL and mood, but there is little research on its use with this target group. The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of tablet-based biography work conducted by volunteers on the QoL of residents and volunteers. A pretest-posttest control group design with an intervention period of 3 months and a 3-month follow-up was used. Results show a significant increase in participation for volunteers and residents after the intervention, which is stable for residents until follow-up. Volunteers also show significant improvement in mental QoL immediately after the intervention. There were no significant effects for life satisfaction, self-esteem, or depression. No significant changes were found for the control group. Digitally conducted tablet-based biography work appears to have effects on QoL-associated outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03601277
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Educational Gerontology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175069484
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2023.2225362