scholarly journals Pré-implantation de l’Accompagnement-citoyen personnalisé d’intégration communautaire (APIC): Adaptabilité, collaboration et financement, les déterminants d’une implantation réussie

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (03) ◽  
pp. 315-327
Author(s):  
Laurie Piché ◽  
Sophie Arsenault ◽  
Mathilde Leblanc ◽  
Nathalie Croteau ◽  
Mélanie Levasseur
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Economic Context ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers

ABSTRACTThis study aimed to identify the facilitators and barriers to as well as the feasibility of Implementing Personalized Citizen Assistance for social participation (IPCA) in older adults with disabilities living in the community. The IPCA is a three-hour, weekly follow-up achieved by trained and supervised non-professional assistants that aims to increase engagement in social and leisure activities of people living with disabilities. An action research study was conducted with 16 people from the community. The adaptability of the IPCA, the presence of scientific evidence, the acknowledgement of a need for such an intervention, as well as expertise and collaboration, were the main facilitators in implementation of the IPCA. Meanwhile, funding, associated with an unfavorable political and economic context, was a barrier. Overall, the majority of the participants perceived that the IPCA could be offered in the community by volunteers. This new knowledge will facilitate the implementation of IPCA or other similar interventions.

scholarly journals Social participation needs of older adults living in a rural regional county municipality: Toward reducing situations of isolation and vulnerability

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Levasseur ◽  
Sonia Routhier ◽  
Irma Clapperton ◽  
Chantal Doré ◽  
Frances Gallagher
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Community Organization ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
The Social

Abstract Background: Social participation is restricted for approximately half the older adult population but is critical in fostering community vitality, promoting health, and preventing disabilities. Although targeted through interventions by community organizations, healthcare professionals and municipalities, little is known about the needs of older adults to participate socially, especially in rural areas. This study thus aimed to identify and prioritize the social participation needs of older adults living in a rural regional county municipality.Methods: A participatory action research was conducted in a rural regional county municipality (RCM) in Quebec, Canada, with a convenience sample of 139 stakeholders, including older adults, caregivers, healthcare and community organization managers, healthcare and community organization workers, community partners and key informants.Results: Facilitators and barriers to social participation are related to personal factors (e.g., health, interests, motivation), the social environment (e.g., availability of assistance or volunteers) and the physical environment (e.g., distance to resources, recreational facilities and social partners). Nine older adults’ needs emerged and were prioritized as follows: 1) having access to and being informed about transportation options, 2) being informed about available activities and services, 3) having access to activities, including volunteering opportunities, suited to their interests, schedule, cost, language and health condition, 4) being accompanied to activities, 5) having access to meeting places near home and adapted to their health condition, and 6-9 (no preferred order) being reached when isolated, being personally invited and welcomed to activities, having a social support network, and being valued and recognized. Differences emerged when prioritizing needs of older adults with disabilities (greater need for assistance, accessibility and adapted activities) and older adults living in a rural area (greater need for transportation).Conclusions: To promote active participation in the community, the social participation needs of older women and men living in rural areas must be addressed, especially in regard to transportation, information, adapted activities, assistance and accessibility. The first part of this action research will be followed by community selection and implementation of initiatives designed to ultimately foster their social participation.

scholarly journals Social participation needs of older adults living in a rural regional county municipality: toward reducing situations of isolation and vulnerability

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mélanie Levasseur ◽  
Sonia Routhier ◽  
Irma Clapperton ◽  
Chantal Doré ◽  
Frances Gallagher
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Community Organization ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
The Social

Abstract Background Social participation is restricted for approximately half the older adult population but is critical in fostering community vitality, promoting health, and preventing disabilities. Although targeted through interventions by community organizations, healthcare professionals and municipalities, little is known about the needs of older adults to participate socially, especially in rural areas. This study thus aimed to identify and prioritize the social participation needs of older adults living in a rural regional county municipality. Methods A participatory action research was conducted in a rural regional county municipality (RCM) in Quebec, Canada, with a convenience sample of 139 stakeholders, including older adults, caregivers, healthcare and community organization managers, healthcare and community organization workers, community partners and key informants. Results Facilitators and barriers to social participation are related to personal factors (e.g., health, interests, motivation), the social environment (e.g., availability of assistance or volunteers) and the physical environment (e.g., distance to resources, recreational facilities and social partners). Nine older adults’ needs emerged and were prioritized as follows: 1) having access to and being informed about transportation options, 2) being informed about available activities and services, 3) having access to activities, including volunteering opportunities, suited to their interests, schedule, cost, language and health condition, 4) being accompanied to activities, 5) having access to meeting places near home and adapted to their health condition, and 6–9 (no preferred order) being reached when isolated, being personally invited and welcomed to activities, having a social support network, and being valued and recognized. Differences emerged when prioritizing needs of older adults with disabilities (greater need for assistance, accessibility and adapted activities) and older adults living in a rural area (greater need for transportation). Conclusions To promote active participation in the community, the social participation needs of older women and men living in rural areas must be addressed, especially in regard to transportation, information, adapted activities, assistance and accessibility. The first part of this action research will be followed by community selection and implementation of initiatives designed to ultimately foster their social participation.

Multiple Roles in an Applied Setting: Trainee Sport Psychologist, Coach, and Researcher

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leigh Jones ◽  
Lynne Evans ◽  
Richard Mullen
Keyword(s):  
Role Conflict ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Rugby Union ◽  
Multiple Roles ◽  
Sport Psychologist ◽  
Emotional Demands ◽  
Surrounding Areas

This is a follow-up article to an action research study that explored the effects of an imagery intervention on an elite rugby union player conducted over a 14-week period during the competitive season (Evans, Jones, & Mullen, 2004). A key feature of the study was that the same individual fulfilled multiple roles, specifically those of trainee sport psychologist, coach, and researcher. The aim of this article is to explore, from a trainee sport psychologist’s perspective, some of the issues that resulted from fulfilling multiple roles, both in the context of the study and in professional practice generally. The issues that emerged were consistent with the dual-role literature and involved role conflict surrounding areas of responsibility, scientific evidence versus social validity, confidentiality versus public statement, and the interpersonal welfare of both athlete and coach-sport psychologist (Ellickson & Brown, 1990). The findings highlighted (a) the importance of establishing ground rules (and planning), (b) the intensified emotional demands placed on the multirole practitioner, (c) the importance of involving a critical friend or outside agent, and (d) the potential for role conflict and the threat to objectivity.

scholarly journals Healthy Lifestyle and Social Network Prolong Disability-Free Survival in Older Adults With Diabetes

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 186-186
Author(s):  
Ying Shang ◽  
Wei Wu ◽  
Abigail Dove ◽  
Jie Guo ◽  
Anna-Karin Welmer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Active Engagement ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Social Network Data

Abstract Aim We aimed to estimate the extent to which diabetes shortens disability-free survival, and identify which factors may prolong disability-free survival in older adults with diabetes. Methods A total of 2,216 disability-free participants aged ≥60 were followed up to 15 years. Diabetes was ascertained through antidiabetic drug use, medical records, or HbA1c ≥ 6.5%. Disability-free survival was defined as the survival until the occurrence of disability. Data on behaviours (healthy vs. unhealthy), leisure activities (active vs. inactive), and social network (moderate-to-rich vs. poor) were collected at baseline. A favourable (vs. unfavourable) lifestyle profile was defined as the presence of at least one of healthy behaviours, active engagement in leisure activities, and/or moderate-to-rich social network. Data were analysed with Cox regression and Laplace regression. Results During the follow-up, 1,345 (60.7%) participants developed disability/death. Diabetes was related to the outcome (HR 1.29, 95% CI 1.06–1.57), and shortened 2.15 (1.02–3.27) years of median disability-free survival. Additionally, disability-free survival (95% CI) was shortened by 3.29 (1.21–5.36), 3.92 (2.08–5.76) and 1.66 (0.06–3.28) years for participants with diabetes plus unhealthy behaviours, inactive leisure activities, or poor social network, respectively (reference: no diabetes plus healthy behaviours, leisure activities, or moderate-to-rich social network). Among participants with diabetes, a favourable profile led to a non-significant HR of 1.19 (0.93–1.56) for disability/death and prolonged disability-free survival by 3.26 (2.33–4.18) years than those with unfavourable profile. Conclusions Healthy lifestyle and/or moderate-to-rich social network attenuates the risk of diabetes on disability/death and prolongs disability-free survival in people with diabetes by 3 years.

scholarly journals Facilitators and Barriers to Social Participation of Community-dwelling Older Adults in Iran: A Qualitative Study

Salmand ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-187
Author(s):  
Raziyeh Amini ◽  
◽  
Farahnaz Mohammadi Shahboulaghi ◽  
Kian Norouzi Tabrizi ◽  
Amene Setareh Forouzan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Objectives: Social participation in older adults is one of the key pillars of active aging. Social participation is influenced by multiple underlying factors. The present study aims to explore the facilitators and barriers to social participation in community-dwelling older adults in Iran. Methods & Materials: This is a qualitative study using the grounded theory approach. The study population consisted of community-dwelling older adults. Fifteen samples were selected using a purposive sampling method. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews. Information were collected until data saturation. Each interview lasted for 45-60 minutes. Analysis was done using the method of Corbin and Strauss (2015). Results: Three main categories and 11 sub-categories were found based on data analysis which were: Participatory elderly (with 5 sub-categories), participatory family (with 2 sub-categories), and community capacity for social participation (with 4 sub-categories). Conclusion: Facilitating social participation of community-dwelling older adults in Iran is associated by individual, family and community. Proper planning should be done in these areas. Providing facilitators for the development of social participation in the elderly can facilitate movement towards active aging.

scholarly journals Social participation needs of older adults living in a rural regional county municipality: Toward reducing situations of isolation and vulnerability

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Levasseur ◽  
Sonia Routhier ◽  
Irma Clapperton ◽  
Chantal Doré ◽  
Frances Gallagher
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Community Organization ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
The Social

Abstract Background: Social participation is restricted for approximately half the older adult population but is critical in fostering community vitality, promoting health, and preventing disabilities. Although targeted through interventions by community organizations, healthcare professionals and municipalities, little is known about the needs of older adults to participate socially, especially in rural areas. This study thus aimed to identify and prioritize the social participation needs of older adults living in a rural regional county municipality. Methods: A participatory action research was conducted in a rural regional county municipality (RCM) in Quebec, Canada, with a convenience sample of 139 stakeholders, including older adults, caregivers, healthcare and community organization managers, healthcare and community organization workers, community partners and key informants. Results: Facilitators and barriers to social participation are related to personal factors (e.g., health, interests, motivation), the social environment (e.g., availability of assistance or volunteers) and the physical environment (e.g., distance to resources, recreational facilities and social partners). Nine older adults’ needs emerged and were prioritized as follows: 1) having access to and being informed about transportation options, 2) being informed about available activities and services, 3) having access to activities, including volunteering opportunities, suited to their interests, schedule, cost, language and health condition, 4) being accompanied to activities, 5) having access to meeting places near home and adapted to their health condition, and 6-9 (no preferred order) being reached when isolated, being personally invited and welcomed to activities, having a social support network, and being valued and recognized. Differences emerged when prioritizing needs of older adults with disabilities (greater need for assistance, accessibility and adapted activities) and older adults living in a rural area (greater need for transportation).Conclusions: To promote active participation in the community, the social participation needs of older women and men living in rural areas must be addressed, especially in regard to transportation, information, adapted activities, assistance and accessibility. The first part of this action research will be followed by community selection and implementation of initiatives designed to ultimately foster their social participation.

scholarly journals Social Participation and the Risk for Developing Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Among Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 13-13
Author(s):  
Hrafnhildur Eymundsdottir ◽  
Sigurveig Sigurdardottir ◽  
Alfons Ramel ◽  
Palmi Jonsson ◽  
Vilmundur Gudnason ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cognitively Normal ◽  
Frequency Of Contact ◽  
Gene Environment ◽  
Vitamin D Levels

Abstract Introduction We aim to investigate the longitudinal associations between social participation and the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI|) and dementia over 5 years of follow-up among cognitively normal older adults. Methods A total of 2802 participants had complete follow-up data from Age-Gene/Environment-Susceptibility-Reykjavik-Study. Social participation was assessed by a questionnaire asking the frequency of contact with children, relatives, friends and neighbors. MCI and dementia were diagnosed according to international guidelines and by a team composed of a geriatrician, neurologist, neuropsychologist, and neuroradiologist. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the associations. Results At baseline 8% (n=225) reported no social participation. Among cognitively normal participants at baseline, 5.6% (n=243) developed mild cognitive impairment and 2.4% (n= 103) developed dementia during a mean follow-up time of 5.2 years. After full adjustment with covariates including age, gender, education, marital status, vitamin D levels, depression and APOE ε4, those with no social participation at baseline were significantly more likely to develop MCI at follow-up (OR=1.953, P=0.001). However, social participation at baseline was not associated with higher dementia diagnosis at follow-up (OR= 1.490, P=0.194). Conclusions Community-dwelling old adults who are socially inactive are more likely to develop MCI than those who are socially active. Social participation might independently indicate impending changes in cognitive function among older adults.

scholarly journals 3487 Trust in Research Among Older Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (s1) ◽  
pp. 98-98
Author(s):  
Catherine Woodstock Striley ◽  
Shawnta Lloyd ◽  
Deepthi Varma ◽  
Krishna Vaddiparti ◽  
Linda B. Cottler
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Interest In Research

OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: Adults, 60 years of age and older, are in high demand for enrollment in many types of health research. Here we aimed to examine baseline, 60-day and 120-day follow-up trust in research and researchers of Floridians 60 years of age and older engaged in University of Florida’s HealthStreet community engagement initiative. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: HealthStreet Community Health Workers (CHWs) assess health needs and trust in research of community members and screen for dementia, before providing medical and social services referrals and linkages to opportunities to participate in relevant health research at UF. In addition, participants are followed up at 60 and 120 days. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Among the 2,193 older adults assessed by CHWs, 62.6% were female, 46.8% were African American, and 6.1% Hispanic/Latino. At baseline, 28.3% reported ever being in a research study; 7.7% reported not being interested in participating in research. Trust in research and researchers was high at baseline [scored from 1 to 10 where 10 was high; mean of 7.4 each for trust in research (SD=2.0) and trust in researchers (SD=2.1)] and high at both follow-ups [60 days 7.8 (SD=2.1) and 7.7 (SD=2) for trust in research and researchers respectively; 120 days 8.0 for both (SD=1.9 and 1.8 respectively)]. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Individuals who are 60 and older have high trust in research and researchers when approached and high interest in research. Their trust continues through work with HealthStreet CHWs. Community engagement is an important part of the pipeline for recruitment of older adults for research.

scholarly journals Social participation needs of older adults living in a rural area: Toward reducing situations of isolation and vulnerability

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Levasseur ◽  
Sonia Routhier ◽  
Irma Clapperton ◽  
Chantal Doré ◽  
Frances Gallagher
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Community Organization ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
The Social

Abstract Background: Social participation is critical in fostering community vitality, promoting health, and preventing disabilities, but is restricted for approximately half the older adult population. Social participation involves social and leisure activities, such as visiting friends, bowling, etc., that meet fundamental needs for interaction, well-being and self-actualization. Although targeted through interventions by community organizations, healthcare professionals and municipalities, little is known about the needs of older adults to participate socially, especially in rural areas. This study thus aimed to identify and prioritize the social participation needs of older adults living in a rural area. Methods: A participatory action research was conducted in a rural regional county municipality (RCM) in Quebec, Canada with convenience sample of 139 stakeholders, including older adults, caregivers, healthcare and community organization managers, healthcare and community organization workers, RCM partners and key informants. Results: Facilitators and barriers to social participation related to personal factors (e.g., health, interests, motivation), the social environment (e.g., availability of assistance or volunteers) and the physical environment (e.g., distance to resources, recreational facilities and social partners). Nine needs emerged and were prioritized as follows: 1) having access to and being informed about transportation options, 2) being informed about available activities and services, 3) having access to activities, including volunteering opportunities, suited to their interests, schedule, cost, language and health condition, 4) being accompanied to activities, 5) having access to meeting places near home and adapted to their health condition, and 6-9 (no preferred order) being reached when isolated, being personally invited and welcomed to activities, having a social support network, and being valued and recognized. Differences emerged when prioritizing needs of older adults with disabilities (greater need for assistance, accessibility and adapted activities) and older adults living in a rural area (greater need for transportation).Conclusions: To promote active participation in the community, the social participation needs of older women and men living in rural areas must be addressed, especially in regard to transportation, information, adapted activities, assistance and accessibility. The first part of this action research will be followed by community selection and implementation of initiatives to ultimately foster their social participation.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document