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July 28, 2025Journal of Applied Gerontology

The Influence of Physical, Social, and Organizational Environments on Recreational Activities in Long-Term Care for Residents With Dementia: A Scoping Review

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ZZZ. ZhangHCHabib ChaudhuryWWWenjin Wang

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Overview

Scoping review reveals how physical, social, and organizational factors impact engagement in recreational activities for dementia residents, suggesting improvements for care environments.

Key Points

  • Residents with dementia engage more in recreational activities when the physical environment is homelike.
  • Organizational factors like staffing levels play a crucial role in promoting participation in activities.
  • The review involved 28 studies and offered a narrative summary of peer-reviewed literature.
  • Creating supportive environments is essential for enhancing engagement and outcomes in long-term care settings.

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Zhang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0939e6551bb0af8ce87ehttps://doi.org/10.1177/07334648251360098
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