Interventions to improve patient centered outcomes among older adults in care

A cluster randomized controlled trial to examine effectiveness of interventions to improve patient centered outcomes among older adults after transition to long-term care facilities

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of an occupation-based cultural heritage intervention (OBCHI) compared to a companion robot (PARO) that will facilitate adaptation to relocation to long-term care facilities by improving physical, psychological, and social health and, ultimately, quality of life.

Investigators at TWU

Outside Collaborators

  • Jeff Feng
  • Kay Brown
  • Clarissa Richard

Publications

Tsai, K., Chang, P., Mathew, A. J., Richard, C., Davidson, H., Hersch, G.I. (2022). Exploring spirituality of elders relocating into long-term care facilities. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 10 (2), 1-11.

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