Evidence on the contribution of community gardens to promote physical and mental health and well-being of non-institutionalized individuals: A systematic review
T Lampert, J Costa, O Santos, J Sousa, T Ribeiro… - Plos one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Introduction There has been growing interest in community gardens as an effective and
affordable health promotion strategy. However, most available evidence is derived from …
affordable health promotion strategy. However, most available evidence is derived from …
[HTML][HTML] Using smart home technologies to promote physical activity among the general and aging populations: scoping review
Background Health-monitoring smart homes are becoming popular, with experts arguing
that 9-to-5 health care services might soon become a thing of the past. However, no review …
that 9-to-5 health care services might soon become a thing of the past. However, no review …
A concept analysis of creative activities as intervention in occupational therapy
BW Hansen, LK Erlandsson… - Scandinavian journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Background: This article is based on a common understanding of the concept of creative
activities as intervention, as described in occupational therapy literature. Historically …
activities as intervention, as described in occupational therapy literature. Historically …
Empowering occupational therapists with a DIY-toolkit for smart soft objects
A Moraiti, V Vanden Abeele, E Vanroye… - Proceedings of the ninth …, 2015 - dl.acm.org
We present an evaluation of a DIY-toolkit, designed to empower caregivers to create tailor-
made, unique assistive solutions for their clients. More specifically, the toolkit aims to enable …
made, unique assistive solutions for their clients. More specifically, the toolkit aims to enable …
[HTML][HTML] Music as a health resource in pregnancy: A cross-sectional survey study of women and partners in Ireland
PS Cheung, T McCaffrey, SM Tighe, MM Mohamad - Midwifery, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Wellbeing in pregnancy can have long term effects for women, infants, and
families. Research has shown that music can promote maternal health, infant development …
families. Research has shown that music can promote maternal health, infant development …
[HTML][HTML] Healthcare practitioners' experiences and perspectives of music in perinatal care in Ireland: An exploratory survey
PS Cheung, T McCaffrey, SM Tighe, MM Mohamad - Midwifery, 2024 - Elsevier
Introduction Evidence shows that music can promote the wellbeing of women and infants in
the perinatal period. Ireland's National Maternity Strategy (2016–2026) suggests a holistic …
the perinatal period. Ireland's National Maternity Strategy (2016–2026) suggests a holistic …
What are the short-term and long-term effects of occupation-focused and occupation-based occupational therapy in the home on older adults' occupational …
TL Nielsen, KS Petersen, CV Nielsen… - Scandinavian journal …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Background: There is a lack of evidence-based knowledge about the effectiveness of home-
based OT for older adults aimed at improving occupational performance by practicing …
based OT for older adults aimed at improving occupational performance by practicing …
The 'Cancer Home-Life Intervention': a randomised controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of an occupational therapy–based intervention in people with advanced …
MS Pilegaard, K la Cour… - Palliative …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: People with advanced cancer face difficulties with their everyday activities at
home that may reduce their health-related quality of life. To address these difficulties, we …
home that may reduce their health-related quality of life. To address these difficulties, we …
The impact of care farms on quality of life, depression and anxiety among different population groups: A systematic review
J Murray, N Wickramasekera, M Elings… - Campbell Systematic …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Care farming (also called social farming) is the therapeutic use of agricultural and farming
practices. Service users and communities supported through care farming include people …
practices. Service users and communities supported through care farming include people …
A day in the life of people with severe mental illness living in supported housing
C Tjörnstrand, M Eklund, U Bejerholm, E Argentzell… - BMC psychiatry, 2020 - Springer
Background People with severe mental illness (SMI) living in supported housing (SH)
struggle in everyday life and we currently lack a comprehensive body of knowledge …
struggle in everyday life and we currently lack a comprehensive body of knowledge …