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The effect of recreational activities on older people's rehabilitation
1Lincoln Centre, School of Nursing, University of Nottingham. philip.clissett@nottingham.ac.uk
Aim:
To explore the effect of a programme of recreational activities on older people undergoing a period of rehabilitation.
Method:
Following a exploration of quantitative methodologies, a qualitative approach was decided on. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with six participants in a local patients' club.
Results:
The analysis suggests that the stays in hospital were times of inactivity. In addition, social interaction was restricted by a combination of physical factors and the perception of a lack of staff time. The patients' club was identified as a stimulating and motivating force during the stay. However, it appeared to promote activity rather than social interaction.
Conclusion:
The patients' club was clearly beneficial to those who attended. However, while it filled the day, it did not address the issue of the limited social interaction that was the experience of the participants during their stay in hospital.
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