Barriers and Facilitators to Social Participation for Older Adults with Long-Term Disabilities
Author Information
Author(s): Turcotte Samuel, Kheroua Sirine, Labbé Angéline, Lapointe Mia, Nguyen Manh Hung, Veilleux Megan, Simard Pascale, Levasseur Melanie
Primary Institution: Université Laval
Hypothesis
What factors influence social participation for individuals aging with long-term neurological disabilities?
Conclusion
The study identifies key barriers and facilitators to social participation, providing a foundation for future interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- The study included 18 articles representing 1,319 participants with various neurological conditions.
- 26 barriers and 42 facilitators to social participation were identified.
- Barriers were often related to health and societal factors, while facilitators were linked to personal acceptance and community resources.
Takeaway
This study looks at what helps and what hinders older people with disabilities from joining in social activities.
Methodology
A scoping review was conducted across four databases, analyzing 18 articles using the Human Development Model - Disability Creation Process.
Participant Demographics
Participants' average age ranged from 53.4 to 72 years, with disabilities lasting from 5 to 46.26 years.
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