Reading and text production group: an occupational therapy intervention
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2238-6149.v18i1p17-21Keywords:
Elderly, Institutionalization, Group, Reading, Writing, Occupational therapyAbstract
Group activity focusing on reading and text production was conducted with elderly living in a long stay institution. The group objectives were to stimulate cognitive functions, creativity and initiative, besides promoting the interaction among the elderly. After 21 sessions, it was possible to observe that the activities allowed a broadening of the participants' social interaction network, improved the initiative and favored the attainment of personal satisfaction. The elderly also showed qualitative gains in cognitive functions such as attention and explicit memory. In conclusion, the group showed positive therapeutic outcomes, illustrating a systematic occupational therapy process with elderly who live in long stay institutions.Downloads
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2007-04-01
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Nascimento, V. P. do, Lino, M. E. de S., Campos, G. V., Andrade, E., Mancini, M. C., & Tirado, M. G. A. (2007). Reading and text production group: an occupational therapy intervention . Revista De Terapia Ocupacional Da Universidade De São Paulo, 18(1), 17-21. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2238-6149.v18i1p17-21