Article

We investigated the effectiveness of an occupation-based cultural
heritage intervention to facilitate adaptation to relocation into long-term care
(LTC) facilities as measured by quality of life, activity engagement, and social
participation. METHOD.
We used a quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group
design with pre- and posttests. Residents receiving the cultural intervention
were compared with residents in a typical activity group. Eight sessions, two per
week for 4 wk, were facilitated by certified occupational therapy assistants.
RESULTS. Twenty-nine participants completed the group sessions. Quality-of-life
scores improved significantly over time for both groups. Statistically, a greater
percentage of time was spent in discretionary than obligatory time, pretest and
posttest, with no significant difference between groups. CONCLUSION. The study
demonstrated effectiveness of a structured, occupation-based social group
intervention that improved quality of life, an indicator of adaptation. It also
provided a description of activity patterns and social participation of LTC residents.
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