Novas e mais atividades chegam à ERPI ASAS TAP através da plataforma ACTIF

The shortfall of staff in healthcare facilities has become a mounting concern, evident in the substantial proportion of inactive days experienced by elderly individuals, peaking at 97%. Acknowledging the advantages of physical and cognitive activity for health and overall well-being, the Actif platform presents itself as an innovative solution to confront this issue. Consequently, we proposed an assessment of the Actif platform's implementation at ASAS TAP care home over a one-month period, juxtaposing it with the previous month and examining its advantages. The comparative examination between the two study periods unveiled a 26% surge in the total number of activities conducted during the subsequent month. While physical activities escalated by 26% during the latter month, the most significant growth was noted in cognitive training sessions. These sessions exhibited a striking relative percentage increase of 953%, with the Actif platform accounting for 95% of this category. On the whole, within the sample of 64 residents, there was a rise in activity participation during the second month, with 66.2% of residents engaging more actively in activities. The positive outcomes were reinforced by participant feedback, with the majority of sessions reported as "fantastic" on the platform. Moreover, it was observed that the activities proposed by Actif were better aligned with the residents' interests, successfully engaging individuals who typically abstain from participating in institution-organized activities, particularly those with varying levels of dependency, showcasing significant increments ranging from 20% to 600%. Consequently, the Actif platform emerges as an invaluable instrument in fostering the health and quality of life of institutionalized older adults individuals, fostering a more invigorating and sustainable environment within healthcare facilities.