A Retrospective Analysis on the Impact of Social Farming on the Occupational Performance of Economically Inactive Unemployed Adults Living with a Disability

Northern Ireland is culturally and politically challenged, with high rates of mental ill health and intergenerational economic inactivity. This 10-week social farming project investigated the impact on function for people living with mental ill health who are economically inactive. 30 participants completed the programme. A retrospective data analysis confirmed significant positive differences between pre- and post-test scores across all domains of the Model of Human Occupation Screening Tool, suggesting that social farming is an effective, meaningful, and person-centered occupational therapy intervention for those living with mental ill health who are economically inactive.