The influence of occupation on wellbeing, as experienced by the elderly: a systematic review

Abstract

The present review shows that two factors enhance elderly people's wellbeing: first, variation and independence in undertaking activities; second, having a choice between the occupations and a structure of activities that make up daily life. The two factors are influenced by a balance between having activities alone and with others. This review is not intended to identify specific occupations that enhance elderly people's wellbeing, but rather to indicate which types of occupations enhance the wellbeing of the elderly, and provide value and meaning to their daily lives.Both the dependability and the credibility of the studies have been rated as moderate.

The Effects of Occupational Modality Therapy on the Independence Level of the Elderly

“…The independence referred to in this study is the independence of the elderly in taking care of themselves, such as in eating, dressing up, defecating, and bathing [11,[17][18]. The application of occupational therapy in the elderly is highly beneficial for elderlies with degenerative diseases since it aims to make the elderly feel happy to create a good well-being [19][20]. Occupational therapy for the elderlies is a form of treatment designed to help them lead a more productive and independent life.…”

Health and support service needs of individuals with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds: a scoping review protocol

“…Research has consistently demonstrated that engagement in meaningful occupations positively impact on health and well-being [2,[4][5][6][7][8][9]. For example, a systematic review on the wellbeing of elderly individuals showed well-being to be dependent on and enhanced by a range of occupations that provide meaning and value to their life [10]. Similarly, Eakman et al depicted meaningful engagement in occupation to be associated with better psychological well-being and health-related quality of life [11], and a critical review provided moderate to strong evidence that occupation has an important influence on health and well-being [12].…”

Health and support service needs of individuals with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds: a scoping review protocol

“…Research has consistently demonstrated that engagement in meaningful occupations positively impact on health and well-being [2,[4][5][6][7][8][9]. For example, a systematic review on the wellbeing of elderly individuals showed wellbeing to be dependent on and enhanced by a range of occupations that provide meaning and value to their life [10]. Similarly, Eakman et al depicted meaningful engagement in occupation to be associated with better psychological well-being and health-related quality of life [11], and a critical review provided moderate to strong evidence that occupation has an important in uence on health and well-being [12].…”