Background Social prescription programs represent a viable solution to linking primary care
patients to nonmedical community resources for improving patient well-being. However …

The unprecedented growth in the number of older adults in our society is accompanied by
the exponential increase in the number of elderly people who will suffer cognitive decline …

Objectives. It has been considered a fact that informal social activities promote well-being in
old age, irrespective of whether they are performed with friends or family members …

Background Older people are at risk for health decline and loss of independence. Lifestyle
interventions offer potential for reducing such negative outcomes. The aim of this study was …

Context.—Preventive health programs may mitigate against the health risks of older
adulthood. Objective.—To evaluate the effectiveness of preventive occupational therapy …

Objective To assess the cost effectiveness of community based occupational therapy
compared with usual care in older patients with dementia and their care givers from a …

Adults with cancer may be at risk for limitations in functional status and quality of life (QOL).
Occupational therapy is a supportive service with the specific mission to help people …

Economic evaluations alongside randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are increasingly being
designed to prospectively collect patient–specific resource use and preference‐based …

Objectives: To evaluate cost-effectiveness of the Tailored Activity Program (TAP) for
individuals with dementia and family caregivers. Design: Cost-effectiveness study of a two …

This study reviews the 'real world'potential (ie efficacy and effectiveness) of restorative
approaches towards home care for frail older adults. Such approaches aim to go beyond …