A Model for Quality of Life: Occupational Justice and Leisure Continuity for Nursing Home Residents

被引:15
作者
Causey-Upton, Renee [1 ]
机构
[1] Eastern Kentucky Univ, Dept Occupat Sci & Occupat Therapy, 521 Lancaster Ave,103 Dizney Bldg, Richmond, KY 40475 USA
关键词
Nursing home residents; occupational justice; continuity theory; leisure; quality of life;
D O I
10.3109/02703181.2015.1024301
中图分类号
R49 [康复医学];
学科分类号
100215 ;
摘要
Older adults in long-term care have reduced autonomy in their daily time use including engagement in leisure occupations. Leisure is associated with enhanced physical and mental health and maintenance of identity through occupational roles. Continuity theory supports continuation of past interests, values, and activities throughout life. Older adults typically maintain previous leisure interests but frequently are deprived of these valued occupations in long-term settings. Occupational justice proposes humans want and need to be engaged in valued occupations of choice for promotion of health and life quality. Residents have a right to access valued leisure occupations to support health and well-being. The purpose of this paper is to propose a model for improved quality of life that incorporates continuity theory and occupational justice to support leisure engagement. Healthcare professionals have a responsibility to promote access to leisure activities by identifying clients' interests and removing physical and social barriers that impede performance.
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页码:175 / 188
页数:14
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