Intergenerational activities as a mean to promote seniors’ health: a scoping review.

Authors

Roxane DeBroux Leduc Ergothérapeute, MSc, Coordonnatrice de recherche, Centre de recherche, Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal. École de réadaptation, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1848-6825
Samuel Turcotte Ergothérapeute, PhD, Chercheur postdoctoral, Centre de recherche, Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal. École de réadaptation, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0820-0552
Béatrice Dionne Ergothérapeute, MSc, Collaboratrice de recherche, Centre de recherche, Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal. École de réadaptation, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal
Sébastien Grenier Psychologue, PhD, Chercheur, Centre de recherche, Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal. Professeur sous octroi agrégé, Département de psychologie, Université de Montréal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4978-1835
Fatima Ladjadj Directrice, Intergénérations Québec
Johanne Filiatrault Ergothérapeute, PhD, Chercheuse, Centre de recherche, Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal. Professeure titulaire. École de réadaptation, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4787-400X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13096/rfre.v6n2.159

Keywords:

Activités intergénérationnelles, Promotion de la santé, Participation sociale, Sciences de l'occupation, Aînés, Intergenerational activities, Health promotion, Social participation, Occupational science, Older adults

Abstract

Introduction: Intergenerational activities have the potential to promote social participation and promote seniors' health. Although a few literature reviews have been conducted in this domain, further efforts are warranted considering some weaknesses noted in these reviews. Moreover, no literature review has considered until now an occupational perspective for analysis.

Objective: Synthesize the results of studies examining the effects of intergenerational activities on the health of community-dwelling seniors, by filling the actual gap in the scientific literature.

Methods: A scoping review was conducted using the best practice guidelines in this matter. Several search strategies were used, including the interrogation of five bibliographic databases. The Do Live Well model was used to analyse the underlying occupational dimensions.

Results: Among the 49 papers selected for analysis, 44 support the positive impact of intergenerational activities on the health and well-being of seniors, particularly in terms of psychological well-being. In addition, seven of the eight dimensions of the conceptual model emerged as being related to seniors' participation in intergenerational activities.

Conclusion: This scoping review supports the benefits of intergenerational activities on the health and well-being of community-dwelling seniors. Therefore, occupational therapists must promote these activities among organizations involved in providing seniors' services, as they enable seniors to create meaningful relationships with others and contribute to their community.

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Published

2020-12-21

How to Cite

DeBroux Leduc, R., Turcotte, S., Dionne, B., Grenier, S., Ladjadj, F., & Filiatrault, J. (2020). Intergenerational activities as a mean to promote seniors’ health: a scoping review. Revue Francophone De Recherche En Ergothérapie, 6(2), 33–73. https://doi.org/10.13096/rfre.v6n2.159