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Occupational therapy practice patterns with older Swedish persons at home.

M Lilja1, L Borell

  • 1Division of Occupational Therapy, Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical NeuroScience, Occupational Therapy and Elderly Care Research, Retzius väg 13a, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden. Margareta.Lilja@neurotec.ki.se

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'Ergotherapie
|March 10, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Occupational therapy for elderly individuals at home involves diverse interventions, primarily focused on leisure activities. This approach helps maintain their living situation and requires a client-centered strategy for ongoing success.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Community Health Services

Background:

  • Elderly individuals living at home often present complex medical needs.
  • Maintaining independence and quality of life for the aging population is a key healthcare challenge.
  • Understanding occupational therapy practice patterns is crucial for effective elderly care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe occupational therapy practice patterns for elderly individuals residing at home.
  • To analyze interventions provided over two distinct periods.
  • To identify factors influencing occupational therapy service delivery for this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective documentation of occupational therapy interventions for 89 elderly persons.
  • Data collected over two periods within a Stockholm social welfare district.

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  • Interventions categorized and analyzed based on client needs and setting.

    • Main Results:

    • Occupational therapists provided a broad spectrum of interventions, with a focus on leisure activities.
    • The median number of interventions per person remained stable or increased over time.
    • 72% of elderly participants maintained their existing level of care throughout the study.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational therapy for home-dwelling elderly requires continuous adaptation to changing client capacities, goals, and environments.
    • A client-centered approach is essential for occupational therapists in community health services.
    • Consistent occupational therapy interventions can support elderly individuals in maintaining their home environment and level of care.