Intergenerational engagement with Asian residents in long-term care facilities: a mixed method systematic review.
Liu, Hao Topping, Anne Guo, Ping
Liu, Hao
Topping, Anne
Guo, Ping
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2024-07-16
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From initial searches, 1,092 records were identified, of which 13 studies were retained for the review: 7 quantitative (including 1 randomized controlled trial, 1 cross-sectional observational design, and 5 quasi-experimental designs), 3 qualitative, and 3 mixed methods. Included studies were of variable quality. Quantitative evidence revealed that intergenerational engagement reduced depression (4.47 vs. 8.67, p = 0.005), negative emotions (14.11 vs. 16.56, p = 0.030), and feelings of loneliness (p < 0.01) among older people; and increased quality of life (mean change = -1.91; 95% CI = -3.18, -0.64) and strengthens interpersonal interactions (p = 0.025). Qualitative insights suggested that intergenerational engagement could foster emotional bonds, enhance intergenerational relationships, promote lifelong learning, satisfy social needs and improve older peoples' overall quality of life. However, some challenges such as language differences and noise levels can hinder successful implementation of intergenerational engagement.
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Liu H, Topping A, Guo P. Intergenerational engagement with Asian residents in long-term care facilities: a mixed method systematic review. Front Public Health. 2024 Jul 16;12:1422134. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1422134. PMID: 39081361; PMCID: PMC11286590.
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