Observations of activity levels and social interaction in a residential care setting

Sackley, Catherine, Levin, Sonya, Cardoso, Karina and Hoppitt, Thomas J. (2006) Observations of activity levels and social interaction in a residential care setting. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 13 (8). pp. 370-373. ISSN 1741-1645

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Abstract

Immobility, inactivity and the lack of social interaction are associated with poor physical and mental health. The main aim of this study was to examine the type and frequency of activities and social interactions with took place in a care home for older people. Residents within the communal area of a care home were observed over a period of 16 hours at 10-minute intervals by two psychologists. Residents’ positions, activities and interactions were recorded. The majority of observations (97%) found residents sitting and not engaged in activity (60.7%). Only 10.7% of observations involved social interaction of residents either with each other or with a carer. The results demonstrate a very low level of daily activity and interaction in the care home setting. The risks of immobility and inactivity related complications such as pressure sores, muscle weakness, depression and anxiety are high.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Rehabilitation Sciences (former - to 2014)
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Rehabilitation
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	23 Oct 2013 11:38
Last Modified:	29 Aug 2023 13:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/43826
DOI:	10.12968/ijtr.2006.13.8.370

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