Improving Daily Activities for Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Klinedinst Tara, Hollman Nicholas, Ciro Carrie, Kendzor Darla
Primary Institution: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Hypothesis
Can a combination of behavioral activation and occupational therapy improve health-promoting daily activity in older adults with chronic conditions?
Conclusion
The ActivOT intervention shows promise in improving health-promoting daily activity among older adults compared to a control group.
Supporting Evidence
- 89% of the ActivOT group reported clinically significant improvements on the COPM.
- The ActivOT group showed a significant increase in performance scores at 10 and 22 weeks.
- The control group initially improved but then decreased in performance scores at 22 weeks.
Takeaway
This study is trying to help older people do healthy activities better by using special therapy techniques.
Methodology
Participants received 10 weekly sessions of the ActivOT intervention delivered by occupational therapists, with outcomes measured using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.
Limitations
The study is still in progress and aims for a larger sample size of 40 participants.
Participant Demographics
Participants were on average 73 years old, mostly female, and predominantly White, with a mix of chronic conditions and functional limitations.
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