Staff Enablement of the Tovertafel for Enrichment in Residential Aged Care: Field Study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Staff facilitation is key to unlocking the benefits of the Tovertafel for aged care residents. Creative strategies and personalized support enhance engagement and promote socialization and reminiscence.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Digital Health in Aged Care
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background
- Enrichment activities are vital for the psychosocial well-being of older adults in residential aged care.
- Digital technology offers potential for enrichment but requires staff support for effective implementation.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate how care staff facilitate the use of the Tovertafel interactive game system among aged care residents.
- To identify the benefits derived from Tovertafel use when actively supported by care staff.
Main Methods
- A field study was conducted in a Queensland residential aged care home.
- Data collection involved semistructured interviews, session observations, and staff diaries.
- Reflexive thematic analysis was employed to analyze the collected data.
Main Results
- Staff addressed barriers like space and resident reluctance to initiate Tovertafel sessions.
- Creative strategies were used to onboard residents, adapt games, and sustain engagement.
- Benefits included enjoyable physical activity, enhanced socialization, and reminiscence.
Conclusions
- The Tovertafel offers personalized engagement opportunities for aged care residents with varying capabilities.
- Substantial staff facilitation is crucial for realizing the Tovertafel's benefits.
- Sustained resident engagement through staff support leads to positive outcomes.
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