Patterns of occupational engagement among community-dwelling older adults in Singapore: An exploratory mixed method study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Older adults in Singapore primarily engage in instrumental and social activities, preferring leisure and social pursuits. Key barriers and facilitators to their occupational engagement include cognition, physical status, self-efficacy, and environmental factors.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Occupational Science
- Public Health
Background
- Understanding occupational patterns is crucial for promoting well-being in aging populations.
- Community-dwelling older adults face unique challenges and opportunities in maintaining engagement.
- Singapore's demographic landscape necessitates research into the occupational lives of its elderly.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate occupational engagement patterns among community-dwelling older adults in Singapore.
- To identify preferred activities and barriers/facilitators influencing engagement.
- To inform interventions supporting older adults' participation.
Main Methods
- A convergent parallel mixed-method study involving 105 participants.
- Quantitative data: Activity Card Sort Singapore, demographic information, Modified Barthel Index.
- Qualitative data: Semi-structured interviews exploring perceptions of engagement.
Main Results
- Older adults predominantly engaged in instrumental and social activities, with a preference for leisure and social activities.
- Occupational engagement was influenced by gender, education level, and age.
- Six themes emerged regarding barriers/facilitators: cognition/physical status, self-efficacy, resources, affect/meaningfulness, social influence, and environment.
Conclusions
- The study provides valuable insights into the occupational lives of older adults in Singapore.
- Identified barriers and facilitators can guide the development of targeted support strategies.
- Recommendations for practice are proposed to enhance occupational engagement and quality of life.
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