Restorative activities of community-dwelling elders
Restorative activities of community-dwelling elders
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DOI：
10.1177/0193945904263010
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发表时间：
2004-06-01
影响因子：
1.8
通讯作者：
von Sadovszky, V
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作者：
Jansen, DA;von Sadovszky, V
本研究旨在探讨社区长者的恢复性活动。参与恢复性活动，比如观察自然，可以提高注意力，更有效的认知连接，以及更大的精神能量、平静和精神焕发的感觉。关于老年人参与的恢复性活动的类型和益处的文献很少，这是一个需要促进最佳日常功能的群体。采用定性描述设计。采用开放式问题对30名（28名女性，2名男性）社区居住老年人（65至92岁）进行访谈，以确定他们对恢复性活动的看法。对主题的内容分析产生了12类恢复性活动：创造性出口、利他主义、自然、社会联系、认知挑战、体育活动、阅读、家庭联系、精神和反思、文化活动、旅行和其他活动。在对老年人实施恢复性干预之前，有必要对更大的、文化多样化的样本和更多的男性进行进一步的研究，以期促进最佳的结合和福祉。
This study was conducted to identify the restorative activities of community-dwelling elders. Exposure to restorative activities, such as observing nature, is associated with improved concentration, more effective cognitive junctioning, and feelings of greater mental energy, peacefulness, and refreshment. Little literature exists regarding the types and benefits of restorative activities engaged in by elders, a group in need of means to promote optimal daily functioning. A qualitative descriptive design was used. Thirty (28 women, 2 men) community-dwelling elders (ages 65 to 92 years) were interviewed using open-ended questions to ascertain their perceptions of restorative activities. A content analysis of themes produced 12 categories of restorative activities: creative outlets, altruism, nature, social connections, cognitive challenges, physical activity, reading, family connections, spirituality and reflection, cultural activities, travel, and other activities. Additional studies with larger, culturally diverse samples and more, men are warranted before implementing restorative interventions with elders in the hopes of promoting optimal junctioning and well-being.