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"Fail-Fast" Implementation of The Happiness Programme in Canadian Long-Term Care.

Niloofar Heidarinejad^1,2, Rebecca J Seymour¹, Mieke Ewens³

¹St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

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The Happiness Programme, a tech intervention, benefits some long-term care residents, especially those with mobility or cognitive issues. Consistent use requires robust infrastructure and staff support, highlighting the value of rapid evaluation for innovations.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Health Informatics
Recreational Therapy

Background:

Aging Canadian population increases demand on long-term care (LTC).
Staffing shortages and resident complexity challenge effective LTC delivery.
Technology-based recreational interventions show potential for resident well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

Evaluate the implementation of "The Happiness Programme," a light-projection technology.
Assess the feasibility and impact of integrating this technology into routine LTC.
Utilize a "fail-fast" methodology to rapidly assess innovation.

Main Methods:

Implemented "The Happiness Programme" in an LTC setting for six months.
Provided staff training and integrated the program into daily routines.
Collected data via surveys, usage metrics, and resident engagement tracking.

Main Results:

Surveys indicated the technology was user-friendly.
The program proved particularly beneficial for residents with limited mobility or cognitive function.
Technical issues hindered consistent program utilization.

Conclusions:

"The Happiness Programme" offers value for specific resident subgroups in LTC.
Broader impact depends on adequate infrastructure, staff capacity, and support.
The "fail-fast" approach is valuable for evaluating LTC innovations.