Significant Activities in the Integrated Person-centered Care Model

Summary

The increasing life expectancy and global aging population necessitate changes in long-term gerontological services based on Person-Centred Care approaches. This study aims to improve Person-Centred Care in geriatric centers through meaningful activities and the role of occupational therapists and direct care professionals in developing these activities. A descriptive cross-sectional quasi-experimental design was proposed, with 10 participants.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* That the direct care worker has a degree as a nursing assistant, dependency care technician, geroculturist or certificate of professionalism.
* The worker must speak and understand Spanish.
* The residence must offer service during the day, in the morning or afternoon shift.
* Workers must have been with the department for more than 4 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Workers who work night shift only.
* Workers on rotating shifts in all departments of the residence.
* Workers absent at the time of the study due to temporary leave, vacations or other causes.

Conditions3

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