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Stimulating Research to Enhance Aging in Place.
Juleen Rodakowski1, Tracy M Mroz2, Carrie Ciro3
1University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
OTJR : Occupation, Participation and Health
|June 10, 2021
Summary
Older adults can successfully age in place with effective interventions. This research highlights critical areas for future studies, focusing on supporting factors, care partner involvement, technology, and evidence-based practice implementation.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Occupational Therapy
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Aging in place is crucial for older adults' well-being.
- Interventions and implementation strategies are needed to support successful aging in place.
- Existing research presents opportunities for collective evidence building.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the proceedings of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) 2019 Planning Grant Collective.
- To identify and describe critical research areas for aging in place.
- To catalyze research on aging in place for older adults.
Main Methods:
- Convening scientists with expertise in aging in place.
- Reviewing existing literature on aging in place.
- Identifying priority research areas through expert consensus.
Main Results:
- Four priority research areas were identified: factors supporting aging in place, care partner inclusion, technology for aging in place, and implementation of evidence-based practice.
- The AOTF 2019 Planning Grant Collective focused on catalyzing research in these critical areas.
- Key areas for future research were established to advance the science of aging in place.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to identify factors supporting aging in place.
- Understanding care partner roles and technological support is essential.
- Developing and implementing evidence-based practices are critical for successful aging in place.
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