Mental health disorders interfere with the daily functioning of an individual’s meaningful occupations, the ability to interact with others, and decrease their ability to continue with life events (Frahm, Gammonley, Zhang, & Paek, 2010). Mental health disorders are often unreported in older adults, but the frequency is relatively high among older adults residing in long-term care settings. Further, individuals who have mental health problems are primarily located in long-term facilities (Frahm, et al. 2010). Among these diagnoses, major depressive disorder remains common within the long-term care environment. Depression could be secondary but not limited to decreased physical activity, poor social interaction, and limited participation in leisure activities. Engaging in adequate physical activities has been determined as one of the most essential factors of maintaining good health (Lipovcan, Brkljacic, Larsen, Zganec, & Franc, 2018). However, despite the widespread promotion of maintaining active lifestyles in order to live longer, many older adults live inactive lives. Research shows that activity in later life cannot be determined by only participating in exercise routines, but quality of life is measured by several domains including social, leisure, and physical (Lipovcan et al., 2018). Occupational therapists (OT) and other professionals who work with older adults should create routine programs of physical activity to increase their occupational needs and make it possible for them to maintain a meaningful life (Lok, Lok, & Canbaz, 2017). M(OT)IVATION: The Benefits of a Physical and Leisure Activity Program for Older Adults with Depression in Long-Term Care Settings is an evidence-based model program created to increase the well-being of older adults and decrease depression by engaging in exercise and leisure activities.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bu.edu/oai:open.bu.edu:2144/41422 |
| Date | 26 September 2020 |
| Creators | Whalum, Jessica |
| Contributors | Vaughn, Lori |
| Source Sets | Boston University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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