A mixed-methods study evaluating the impact of an excursion-based social group on quality of life of older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social isolation is an increasing concern for older adults who live in the community. Despite some availability of social support programs to address social isolation, their effectiveness is not routinely measured. This study aimed to evaluate an innovative excursion-based program offering unique social experiences to older adults receiving aged care services.

Methods

This six-month before and after mixed-methods study evaluated the outcomes of an Australian excursion-based program which offered social and physical outings to bring older adults receiving aged care services into the wider community. The study combined two parts: Part 1 was a pre-post survey assessing the quality of life of older adults who received the excursion-based program for 6 months (n = 56;

SUBMITTER: Siette J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8194178 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature