Lifestyle Redesign® with independent living older adults in countries other than the USA. (2nd January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hirvonen, Henna; Johansson, Ann
• Is Part Of: Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy. Volume 30:Number 1(2023)
• Page Start: 109
• Page End: 124
• Publication Date: 2023-01-02
• Subjects: Ageing population -- community dwellings -- health promotion -- intervention -- occupational therapy; Occupational therapy -- Periodicals; 615.8515
• DOI: 10.1080/11038128.2022.2046848
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1103-8128

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Health promotion services need to be developed to respond to the needs of an ageing population. Lifestyle Redesign ® (LR ® ) is an occupational therapy intervention that has been addressed as cost-effective in the USA. Aims/objectives: This scoping review aimed to identify how the LR ® has been implemented and what the results have been with older adults living independently in countries other than the USA. Material and methods: Sixteen studies were included. Quantitative results were interpreted through the numeric data and qualitative results through inductive thematic analysis. Results: The delivery of the LR ® shared both similarities and differences with the original LR ®, and the variations concerned interventions length, facilitators, and the outcome measures used. In the quantitative results, there was often a positive trend in intervention groups' health-related quality of life, mental health, and occupational performance; in qualitative results, there was improvement in self-esteem and possibilities in building new communities. Conclusions and significance: The original LR ® was often transferrable into cultural settings other than the USA and many positive outcomes in the health and well-being of older adults were addressed. However, to understand the feasibility and effectiveness of the LR ®, scientific research and publications need to be enhanced.