Elizabeth Beattie’s research while affiliated with Queensland University of Technology and other places

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Enjoyable, engaging and individualised: A concept analysis of meaningful activity for older adults with dementia
  • Literature Review

February 2020

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International Journal of Older People Nursing

Laura Tierney

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Elizabeth Beattie

Aim: The term "meaningful activity" is widely used in policy, practice and the research literature. However, definition and use of the term is unclear and inconsistent. A concept analysis was conducted to explore the fundamental attributes that make an activity meaningful for older adults with dementia and propose a conceptual model for understanding "meaningful activity" in this population. Methods: This study followed Walker and Avant's method of concept analysis. Searches were conducted in the Scopus, MEDLINE, CINAHL, PubMed, Academic Search Elite and Web of Science databases for literature using the term "meaningful activity." Papers published before 1996 were excluded. Results: Twenty-nine papers concerned with "meaningful activity" were analysed. This analysis identified five attributes that make activities meaningful for people with dementia: (a) enjoyable; (b) suited to the individual's skills, abilities and preferences; (c) related to personally relevant goals; (d) engaging; and (e) related to an aspect of identity. The conceptual model illustrates how individual and opportunity factors influence participation in "meaningful activity" and the consequences of this participation as discussed in the existing literature. Conclusion: The findings of this concept analysis provide insight into what characteristics make an activity meaningful. Specific activities that are meaningful are different for each person and participation in personally 'meaningful activities' has the potential to positively impact the lives of people with dementia. Implications for practice: This understanding of 'meaningful activity' can be used by those involved in research, planning or delivery of services and care for people with dementia to encourage and support participation in activities that are meaningful to individuals.

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... The definition and use of the term meaningful activity are unclear and inconsistent [18] and are interpreted differently across disciplines such as psychology, nursing, and occupational science. However, significant progress has been made in understanding the attributes that make activities meaningful for people living with dementia. ...

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Everyday life and boredom of people living with dementia in residential long-term care: a merged methods study
Enjoyable, engaging and individualised: A concept analysis of meaningful activity for older adults with dementia
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  • February 2020

International Journal of Older People Nursing