Design Considerations in Enhancing Recreational Therapy in Long-Term Care - Literature Review

In long-term care (LTC) homes, recreational therapy is vital in enhancing residents’ well-being. A review of literature explored the relationship between design and recreational therapy in LTC. This paper outlines case studies, challenges in implementation, impact, and suggestions for the future, re...

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Published inProceedings of the International Symposium of Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare Vol. 14; no. 1; pp. 121 - 125
Main Authors Moshchenskaya, Alesya, Trudel, Chantal, Attef, Maryam, Orosz, Zsofia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.09.2025
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ISSN2327-8595
2327-8595
DOI10.1177/2327857925141028

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Summary:In long-term care (LTC) homes, recreational therapy is vital in enhancing residents’ well-being. A review of literature explored the relationship between design and recreational therapy in LTC. This paper outlines case studies, challenges in implementation, impact, and suggestions for the future, resulting in a framework to inform how design strategies in recreational therapy may improve quality of life for residents in LTC.
ISSN:2327-8595
2327-8595
DOI:10.1177/2327857925141028