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Occupational Participation Among Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Summary
Older adults experienced complex losses and challenges with occupational participation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Technology offered new avenues for engagement, while risk perception influenced their return to activities.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Occupational Science
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant occupational disruption, disproportionately affecting older adults.
- Understanding these impacts is crucial for supporting vulnerable populations during health crises.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and understand the lived experiences of occupational participation among community-dwelling older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To contextualize these experiences using the Canadian Model of Occupational Participation (CanMOP).
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 67 older adults between September 2020 and May 2021.
- A follow-up interview was conducted with 37 participants one year later.
- Reflexive thematic analysis was employed to analyze the interview data.
Main Results:
- Four key themes emerged: complex and layered experiences of loss, technology as a facilitator of occupational participation, the influence of risk perception on returning to occupations, and age-related challenges in resuming volunteer work.
- Findings highlight the multifaceted nature of occupational disruption and adaptation in older adults.
Conclusions:
- Occupational therapists (OTs) can leverage their expertise to enhance participation and create new occupational possibilities for older adults, especially in light of increasing global disasters.
- The Canadian Model of Occupational Participation (CanMOP) provided a valuable framework for analyzing the nuances of older adult participation in this context.
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