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Quality of Life Research
Gepubliceerd in: Quality of Life Research 5/2013

01-06-2013

The Active Ageing–concept translated to the residential long-term care

Auteurs: Lien Van Malderen, Tony Mets, Patricia De Vriendt, Ellen Gorus

Gepubliceerd in: Quality of Life Research | Uitgave 5/2013

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Abstract

Purpose

Active Ageing (AA), as described by the WHO (Active Ageing: a policy framework. World Health Organisation, Geneva 5), is an important concept in gerontology. Since the AA-concept has not been examined in the context of residential long-term care facilities, our study addresses this gap by describing the determinants of AA within this setting.

Methods

A qualitative study with semi-structured focus groups, followed by a thematic analysis, was conducted. Through purposive sampling, four focus groups of either residents of long-term care facilities (n = 8), children of residents (n = 8), community-dwelling older people (n = 8) and gerontologists (n = 6) were formed.

Results

The thematic analysis yielded nine determinants of AA. Seven correspond to those identified by the WHO: Culture, Behaviour, Psychological Factors, Physical Environment, Social Environment, Economic Characteristics and Health and Social Care. Two new determinants were identified: Meaningful Leisure and Participation. The determinant Participation is seen as crucial to AA in residential care.

Conclusion

This study points to a more extensive set of determinants of AA than those identified by the WHO (Active Ageing: a policy framework. World Health Organisation, Geneva 5). Staff of long-term care facilities can make use of these determinants to promote AA in their residents.
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Metagegevens
Titel
The Active Ageing–concept translated to the residential long-term care
Auteurs
Lien Van Malderen
Tony Mets
Patricia De Vriendt
Ellen Gorus
Publicatiedatum
01-06-2013
Uitgeverij
Springer Netherlands
Gepubliceerd in
Quality of Life Research / Uitgave 5/2013
Print ISSN: 0962-9343
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2649
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-012-0216-5

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