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Bass JD, Marchant JK, de Sam Lazaro SL, Baum CM. Application of the Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance Model: A Scoping Review. OTJR-OCCUPATION PARTICIPATION AND HEALTH 2024; 44:521-540. [PMID: 38519867 PMCID: PMC11180417 DOI: 10.1177/15394492241238951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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The Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance (PEOP) Model is one of several occupation-based models in occupational therapy. The model describes the transactional nature of person, environment, and occupation factors that support performance (doing), participation (engagement), and well-being (health and quality of life). The purpose of this study was to explore the extent and nature of evidence on the PEOP Model. We used a scoping review to identify and analyze journal articles that used the PEOP Model as a framework for study. The PRISMA extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) criteria were used to develop the research methods. We found 109 articles that adopted the PEOP Model as an organizing framework. The studies reviewed represent the breadth of occupational therapy practice and the transactional nature of person, environment, occupation, and performance in the PEOP Model. The PEOP Model is a useful international framework for research and practice across populations, conditions, life circumstances, settings, and areas of practice.
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Simionato J, Vally H, Archibald D. Circumstances that promote social connectedness in older adults participating in intergenerational programmes with adolescents: a realist review. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e069765. [PMID: 37848294 PMCID: PMC10583064 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Limited social connectedness in older adults is a risk factor for poor physical and mental health. Older adults who are socially isolated, lonely and disconnected have a higher risk of chronic illness, depression and premature death. Current literature suggests that improved social connectedness reduces these risks. Intergenerational programmes are an effective way to improve health outcomes. Despite this, there is yet to be a review using realist review methods that seeks to identify the circumstances that promote social connectedness in older adults participating in intergenerational programmes with adolescents. DESIGN A realist review methodology was chosen to account for the complexity of intergenerational interventions. Nine studies were included. In line with realist review methodology, iterative data extraction and analysis was conducted to identify the specific contexts, mechanisms and outcomes of the programmes. Specific circumstances were identified to develop theories relating to improved social connectedness in older adults. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL were searched using English language limitation. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Included participants were aged 65 and over (older adults) and between 13 and 19 years (adolescents) participating in intergenerational programmes from non-familial generations. Studies had to be published in English between 2000 and 2020 and could be quantitative, qualitative or mixed-methods primary research studies. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Two independent reviewers used a bespoke data extraction form. All authors were involved in the synthesis process which used the extracted data to illuminate the contexts, mechanisms and outcomes that underpinned reviewed programmes. RESULTS The nine included studies were set in different contexts, including community organisations, schools and aged care facilities. They used an array of interventions including reminiscence therapy, craft or space for conversation. Despite study heterogeneity, the parallels in psychosocial development between older adults and adolescents were shown to be a likely driver for improved social health outcomes. Programmes most likely to improve social health outcomes were those that acknowledged psychosocial development, were delivered in community settings, leveraged pedagogical frameworks, used trained facilitators and supported participants to build relationships through shared purpose. CONCLUSIONS This review contributes a logic model to support the design and development of intergenerational programmes involving adolescents to improve social connectedness in older adults. Future research to test the logic model in practice is needed.
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- Jessica Simionato
- Department of Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- School of Health Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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Howell BM, Peterson JR, Corbett S. Where Are All the Men? A Qualitative Review of the Barriers, Facilitators, and Recommendations to Older Male Participation in Health Promotion Interventions. Am J Health Promot 2023; 37:386-400. [PMID: 36317258 DOI: 10.1177/08901171221123053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Older men have lower participation rates than females in health promotion interventions. We conducted a qualitative review of 20 years of existing research across a variety of academic search databases to outline the barriers, facilitators, and recommendations for this imbalance. DATA SOURCE A systematic search was conducted across Google Scholar, PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Academic Search Premier, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, and Web of Science from dates January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2020. STUDY INCLUSION AND EXCLUSION CRITERIA Abstracts were screened based on: original research, English language, recruitment or participation, health promotion or health program, and male gender. DATA EXTRACTION Of 1194 initial search results, 383 article abstracts were thoroughly screened for inclusion and 26 articles met inclusion criteria. SYNTHESIS Included studies were coded and analyzed using Grounded Theory. RESULTS Barriers included masculine gender roles as well as program scope, environment, and gender of the instructors and other participants. Facilitators included creating social groups of older males that participate in a variety of activities together, including hobbies and health promotion, over a long period of time. CONCLUSION Health promotion interventions should involve men in all aspects of program planning and implementation, take into account men's existing relationships and interests to create gender-sensitive programming, and clearly delineate the benefits to participation.
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- Britteny M Howell
- Division of Population Health Sciences, 3291University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK, USA
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- Department of Psychology, 11414University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK, USA
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- Division of Population Health Sciences, 3291University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK, USA
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Kristensen MM, Simonsen P, Mørch KKS, Pihl MEL, Rod MH, Folker AP. "It's not that I don't have things to do. It just all revolves around me" - men's reflections on meaning in life in the transition to retirement in Denmark. J Aging Stud 2023; 64:101112. [PMID: 36868624 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2023.101112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Retirement may bring about significant changes for those who retire. Studies have shown that men find it harder than women to adapt to retirement, putting them at greater risk of identity and meaning loss, which may reduce subjective well-being and increase the risk of depression. While men may experience retirement as a challenging life event that triggers processes of meaning-making motivated by an appropriation of meaning to a new life situation, their experiences of meaning in retirement are yet to be investigated. The aim of this study was to explore Danish men's reflections on meaning in life in the transition to retirement. Forty in-depth interviews were carried out with newly retired men between fall 2019 and fall 2020. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed using an abductive approach informed by an ongoing interaction between empirical insights and psychological and philosophical perspectives on meaning in life. Six themes central to men's meaning-making in the transition to retirement were identified: family ties, social connectedness, structure of everyday life, contribution, engagement, and time. On this basis, it is suggested that reestablishing a sense of belonging and engagement are central to meaningfulness in the transition to retirement. Having a web of relations, a sense of being part of a social entity, and engaging oneself in something that provides intersubjective value may replace senses of meaning found previously in work life. A better understanding of meaning in men's transitions to retirement may provide a valuable knowledge base for efforts seeking to strengthen men's transition to retirement.
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- Department of the Study of Culture, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark; Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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Henderson M, Hughes M, Hurley J, Smith G. A scoping review of voluntary male mentoring: Themes to connect adult men. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:e3300-e3308. [PMID: 35848395 PMCID: PMC10083971 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In contemporary western cultures, such as Australia, there is increasing reported social disconnection. This disconnection is associated with loneliness and for some suicide, particularly for men. Voluntary male mentoring organisations aim to socially connect and improve men's wellbeing through facilitating men's one-to-one relationships. As is the case with most people, men value someone with whom they may communicate openly and safely, as occurs in voluntary mentoring. However, there is limited research on voluntary male mentoring or the experiences of the participants. This scoping review of the literature from voluntary adult male mentoring thematically synthesises the reported narratives from mentors. A systematic search was undertaken of five academic databases on voluntary adult male mentoring for scholarly articles in English. Additionally, the returned articles had their references reviewed for relevant authoritative reports and publications. After duplicates were removed, there were 471 publications. Sources included publications from humanities, social science, psychology and the health sciences. Once screened for eligibility this number was reduced to 29 publications. A thematic synthesis of the literature found the concepts of intentional relationship, journey and mutual growth were present. The implications of these findings are that men in community settings, informed by the experience of voluntary mentors, may be prepared to engage with other men. Additional research on the lived experience of mentors may offer further insights into facilitating male connection.
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- Mark Henderson
- Faculty of HealthSouthern Cross UniversityCoffs HarbourNew South WalesAustralia
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- Faculty of HealthSouthern Cross UniversityCoffs HarbourNew South WalesAustralia
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- Faculty of HealthSouthern Cross UniversityCoffs HarbourNew South WalesAustralia
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- Faculty of HealthSouthern Cross UniversityCoffs HarbourNew South WalesAustralia
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Krzeczkowska A, Spalding DM, McGeown WJ, Gow AJ, Carlson MC, Nicholls LAB. A systematic review of the impacts of intergenerational engagement on older adults' cognitive, social, and health outcomes. Ageing Res Rev 2021; 71:101400. [PMID: 34237435 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2021.101400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intergenerational engagement could benefit health and wellbeing within an ageing population. This systematic review evaluated the impacts of intergenerational engagement on cognitive, social, and health outcomes in healthy older adults and older adults with mild cognitive impairment. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Comprehensive literature searches were undertaken, with records filtered according to pre-registered criteria. Study quality was formally assessed, and a narrative synthesis of the findings produced. RESULTS Forty-four studies were reviewed. Regarding quantitative evidence, 4 out of 8 studies found significant intergenerational engagement effects on cognitive outcomes, 15 of 24 on social outcomes, and 21 of 31 on health-related outcomes. Qualitative evidence was also important for understanding perceived impacts and experiences of intergenerational programmes. Only 11 studies fully met criteria for high quality research, of which the majority focused on social outcomes. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS There are a range of potential benefits of intergenerational engagement, most notably regarding anxiety, generativity, cross-age attitudes, and physical activity. However, heterogeneity in programme context, sample design, dosage, and duration indicate that more research is required to enable wider implementation and generalisability. Scientific rigour in both quantitative and qualitative research should also be employed as far as possible, to provide the highest quality evidence.
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Gaspar P, Westberg K, Gustafson D. Effect of Participation in an Intergenerational Theater Production. JOURNAL OF INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/15350770.2021.1883178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Heisel MJ, Moore SL, Flett GL, Norman RMG, Links PS, Eynan R, O'Rourke N, Sarma S, Fairlie P, Wilson K, Farrell B, Grunau M, Olson R, Conn D. Meaning-Centered Men's Groups: Initial Findings of an Intervention to Enhance Resiliency and Reduce Suicide Risk in Men Facing Retirement. Clin Gerontol 2020; 43:76-94. [PMID: 31671031 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2019.1666443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Objectives: To assess the preliminary effectiveness of Meaning-Centered Men's Groups (MCMG), a 12-session existentially-oriented, community-based, psychological group intervention designed to enhance psychological resiliency and prevent the onset or exacerbation of suicide ideation among men who are concerned about or struggling with the transition to retirement.Methods: We recruited 30 men (n= 10 per group), 55 years and older (M= 63.7, SD= 4.1) from community settings to participate in a course of MCMG to be delivered in a community center. Participants completed eligibility, pre-, mid-, and post-group assessments of suicide ideation and psychological risk and resiliency factors.Results: Participants experienced significant increases in attitudinal sources of meaning in life, psychological well-being, life satisfaction, retirement satisfaction, and general health, and decreases in depression, hopelessness, loneliness, and suicide ideation.Conclusions: Preliminary findings suggest that MCMG is a novel men's mental health intervention that may help to enhance psychological well-being and potentially reduce the severity or prevent the onset of symptoms of depression, hopelessness, and suicide ideation.Clinical Implications: Upstream psychological interventions may serve an important role in mental health promotion and suicide prevention with potentially vulnerable individuals facing challenging life transitions.
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- Marnin J Heisel
- Department of Psychiatry, The University of Western Ontario (UWO).,Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada.,Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.,Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, The University of Western Ontario (UWO).,Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University
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- Department of Psychiatry, The University of Western Ontario (UWO).,Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Public Health and Multidisciplinary Research Center on Aging, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph
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- Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health, Baycrest Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto
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Mahoney N, Wilson NJ, Buchanan A, Milbourn B, Hoey C, Cordier R. Older male mentors: Outcomes and perspectives of an intergenerational mentoring program for young adult males with intellectual disability. Health Promot J Austr 2019; 31:16-25. [PMID: 30959560 DOI: 10.1002/hpja.250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 04/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED Intergenerational mentoring is emerging as a way to provide meaningful engagement and improve wellbeing for older adults in retirement. However, there is little, if any, Australian research concerning the benefits for older mentors involved in such mentoring. This study aims to investigate the experiences of older male mentors involved in an intergenerational mentoring program with young men with intellectual disability and identify any benefits to physical and mental health and generativity. METHODS This study used a mixed methods concurrent triangulation design. Quantitative outcomes data were collected pre and postintervention using the SF-36 and Loyola Generativity Scale. Qualitative data were collected using a single-interview approach. Mentors and mentees took part in a 6-month mentoring program based in Australian Men's Sheds. RESULTS No significant changes were seen in physical health and generativity. Investigation of mental health scores revealed a significant improvement in scores on the mental health subscale. Qualitative analysis revealed the main theme as "Learning together through a relational and practical routine" and four sub-themes. CONCLUSION Men's Shed intergenerational mentoring programs present an environment for older, retired men to express generativity, improve their mental health and bond with younger generations.So what? The potential wellbeing implications for older men through intergenerational mentoring should form the basis of future research and intervention.
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- Natasha Mahoney
- School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Richmond, NSW, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.,Department of Special Needs Education, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Martins T, Midão L, Martínez Veiga S, Dequech L, Busse G, Bertram M, McDonald A, Gilliland G, Orte C, Vives M, Costa E. Intergenerational Programs Review: Study Design and Characteristics of Intervention, Outcomes, and Effectiveness. JOURNAL OF INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/15350770.2018.1500333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Teresa Martins
- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Faculty of Pharmacy and Competence Center on Active and Healthy Ageing of University of Porto (Porto4Ageing), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Faculty of Pharmacy and Competence Center on Active and Healthy Ageing of University of Porto (Porto4Ageing), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Faculty of Pharmacy and Competence Center on Active and Healthy Ageing of University of Porto (Porto4Ageing), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Faculty of Pharmacy and Competence Center on Active and Healthy Ageing of University of Porto (Porto4Ageing), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Educational Centre for Intergenerational Integration HIPOKAMP, Lodz, Poland
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- Educational Centre for Intergenerational Integration HIPOKAMP, Lodz, Poland
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- The Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- The Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Pedagogy and Didactics, University of Balearic Islands, Balearic Islands, Spain
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- Department of Pedagogy and Didactics, University of Balearic Islands, Balearic Islands, Spain
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Faculty of Pharmacy and Competence Center on Active and Healthy Ageing of University of Porto (Porto4Ageing), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Wilson NJ, Cordier R, Parsons R, Vaz S, Ciccarelli M. An examination of health promotion and social inclusion activities: A cross-sectional survey of Australian community Men's Sheds. Health Promot J Austr 2018; 30:371-380. [PMID: 30378735 DOI: 10.1002/hpja.217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED The activities and well-being outcomes from participating at Men's Sheds are the focus of a growing body of research. Although many Men's Sheds have a clear health or social philosophy, this does not always translate into health and social activities. METHOD This cross-sectional survey explored the health promotion and social inclusion activities of Men's Sheds and features of Sheds that predict greater levels of these activities. All Australian Men's Sheds were invited to participate. Based on survey responses, Sheds were classified as "active" or "not active" in health promotion and social inclusion, which formed the main survey outcomes. Profiles of the responding Sheds were summarised and compared against the main survey outcomes. Multivariate logistic regression analyses explored the profile variables associated with "active" Sheds. RESULTS Responses from 300 Sheds indicated 37% and 70% of Sheds were "active" in health promotion and social inclusivity respectively. Number of members, members with mental illness or of Indigenous descent, providing meals and targeting war veterans were associated with health promotion. Having five or more members with a disability, members with English as a second language, targeting of war veterans were associated with social inclusiveness. CONCLUSIONS Men's Sheds may serve as a unique community resource to reduce barriers of access to preventative health care, education and social connectedness, especially for marginalised members and those living in rural communities. SO WHAT?: A proportion of Men's Sheds reflects the health and well-being exemplars mentioned in the National Male Health Policy that can help to counter the social determinants of poor health, particularly for marginalised males.
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- Nathan J Wilson
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Richmond, NSW, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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Taylor J, Cole R, Kynn M, Lowe J. Home away from home: Health and wellbeing benefits of men's sheds. Health Promot J Austr 2018; 29:236-242. [PMID: 30511488 DOI: 10.1002/hpja.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Accepted: 09/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED Improving the health of men is a national policy priority. The Men's Shed program is one health promoting initiative that seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of men. This study assessed Men's Shed members' perceptions of the health and wellbeing benefits of Men's Shed activity in a large regional Queensland Men's Shed. METHODS Data were collected via a self-administered questionnaire from 147 and three group interviews with 17 shedders. Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to determine differences in shedders perceived health and wellbeing measures retrospectively just before joining the Men's Shed and currently. Thematic analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. RESULTS There was no change in overall self-assessed health of shedders before and after joining the Men's Shed. Shedders expanded their social networks, and experienced less felt need for social interaction. Shedders' level of satisfaction with feeling part of the community and life as a whole increased. Health and wellbeing benefits of Men's Shed included fellowship, sense of belonging, access to equipment, and learning new and sharing their own skills. CONCLUSIONS The Men's Shed appeared to provide social health and wellbeing benefits to its members, and an environment for quality social interaction. The Men's Shed is seen as a place for and about members - men. SO WHAT?: Men's Shed may have a unique role in supporting the social health and wellbeing of men beyond that already available from other community groups by providing an environment for the fellowship of men and activities of interest in an unstructured way.
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- Jane Taylor
- School of Health and Sport Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
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- School of Health and Sport Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
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- School of Health and Sport Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
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- School of Health and Sport Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
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Celdrán M, Serrat R, Villar F, Pinazo S, Solé C. The Experiences of Retired Managers Acting as Volunteers in an Entrepreneurial Mentoring Organization. JOURNAL OF POPULATION AGEING 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s12062-017-9210-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Though life expectancy sex differences are decreasing in many Western countries, men experience higher mortality rates at all ages. Men are often reluctant to seek medical care because health help-seeking is strongly linked to femininity, male weakness, and vulnerability. Many men are also more likely to access emergency care services in response to injury and/or severe pain instead of engaging primary health care (PHC) services. Nurse practitioners are well positioned to increase men's engagement with PHC to waylay the pressure on emergency services and advance the well-being of men. This article demonstrates how nurse practitioners can work with men in PHC settings to optimize men's self-health and illness prevention and management. Four recommendations are discussed: (1) leveling the hierarchies, (2) talking it through, (3) seeing diversity within patterns, and (4) augmenting face-to-face PHC services. In terms of leveling the hierarchies nurse practitioners can engage men in effectual health decision making. Within the interactions detailed in the talking it through section are strategies for connecting with male patients and mapping their progress. In terms of seeing diversity with in patterns and drawing on the plurality of masculinities, nurse practitioners are encouraged to adapt a variety of age sensitive assessment tools to better intervene and guide men's self-health efforts. Examples of community and web based men's health resources are shared in the augmenting face-to-face PHC services section to guide the work of nurse practitioners. Overall, the information and recommendations shared in this article can proactively direct the efforts of nurse practitioners working with men.
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- Marina B. Rosu
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Wilson NJ, Cordier R, Ciccarelli M, MacCallum J, Milbourn B, Vaz S, Joosten A, Buchanan A, McAuliffe T, Stancliffe RJ. Intergenerational mentoring at Men's Sheds: A feasibility study. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2017; 31:e105-e117. [DOI: 10.1111/jar.12338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Nathan J Wilson
- School of Nursing and Midwifery; Western Sydney University; Richmond NSW Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences; School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work; Curtin University; Perth WA Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences; School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work; Curtin University; Perth WA Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences; School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work; Curtin University; Perth WA Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences; School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work; Curtin University; Perth WA Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences; School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work; Curtin University; Perth WA Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences; School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work; Curtin University; Perth WA Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences; School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work; Curtin University; Perth WA Australia
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- Centre for Disability Research and Policy; the University of Sydney; Lidcombe NSW Australia
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Waling A, Fildes D. 'Don't fix what ain't broke': evaluating the effectiveness of a Men's Shed in inner-regional Australia. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2017; 25:758-768. [PMID: 27324594 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/15/2016] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Men's Sheds and similar community programmes are known to encourage help-seeking behaviour and thus improve the health and well-being outcomes for the men who attend. This paper investigates this issue through a community needs assessment of a Men's Shed programme in inner-regional Australia. The immediate purpose of this research was to help direct future funding initiatives, and provide recommendations for potential changes and improvements to the programme. A community-level needs assessment is a systematic process used to determine and address gaps or needs between current and desired conditions within a particular community. We sought to explore how particular formats and structures of Men's Sheds programmes contribute to improve social and medical well-being, and whether there are key programme characteristics that could be emulated. In total, 22 surveys and 20 interviews were conducted with the men who participated in the programme. The report finds 95% of men are satisfied with the current running of the programme. While there were areas that have been identified for improvement, most men reported that they are content with the current format and would not like to see major changes to its implementation. The results of this research confirm the known benefits of these types of programmes. This paper provides other community programmes with some insight into the key success factors for running a Men's Shed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andrea Waling
- Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- School of Social Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Australian Health Services Research Institute (AHSRI), University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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Cordier R, Wilson NJ, Stancliffe RJ, MacCallum J, Vaz S, Buchanan A, Ciccarelli M, Falkmer TS. Formal intergenerational mentoring at Australian Men's Sheds: a targeted survey about mentees, mentors, programmes and quality. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2016; 24:e131-e143. [PMID: 26285782 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Intergenerational mentoring enables a purposeful exchange of skills and knowledge to enhance individual and social outcomes for sub-groups at risk of health and social disparities. Male intergenerational mentoring may be an approach to help address these disparities in young men. Over 1000 Men's Sheds operate in Australia with 39% providing some form of mentoring mainly to youth. Yet, little is known about the variables intrinsic to creating and running quality programmes. This study aimed to identify the characteristics of formal intergenerational mentoring programmes, review their quality against the Australian Youth Mentoring Network (AYMN) quality benchmarks, and identify the factors that predict quality in these programmes. All known Australian Men's Sheds were invited to participate in an online cross-sectional survey. Forty sheds with formal mentor programmes completed the survey for a total of 387 mentees (mean = 9.7 mentees/programme), the majority being male. The majority of mentor programme facilitators were unpaid male volunteers aged 61 years and older, and programmes were unfunded. Promoting social and emotional well-being of the mentees was the primary focus in more than half of the programmes, and working on a shared construction project was the most common activity. Respondents rated the three most important factors that influenced programme effectiveness as being: (i) meaningful activities; (ii) mentors' approach; and (iii) a safe environment. Univariate analyses revealed that mentoring programmes that had a system in place for screening mentors, trained mentors and evaluated the programme were most likely to rate highly against the AYMN quality benchmarks.
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- Reinie Cordier
- School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, Richmond, New South Wales, Australia
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- Intellectual Disability, University of Sydney, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Education, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Rahja M, Scanlan JN, Wilson NJ, Cordier R. Fostering transition to adulthood for young Australian males: an exploratory study of Men's Sheds’ intergenerational mentoring programmes. Aust Occup Ther J 2016; 63:175-85. [DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Miia Rahja
- Faculty of Health Sciences; University of Sydney; Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery; Western Sydney University; Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work; Curtin University; Perth Western Australia Australia
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Culph JS, Wilson NJ, Cordier R, Stancliffe RJ. Men's Sheds and the experience of depression in older Australian men. Aust Occup Ther J 2015; 62:306-15. [PMID: 26061865 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Men's Sheds are community spaces where, usually, older men can socialise as they participate in a range of woodwork and other activities. There is currently little research evidence supporting the anecdotally reported mental health and wellbeing benefits of Men's Sheds. This research project investigated how older men with self-reported symptoms of depression experience their participation in Men's Sheds. METHODS This study included in-depth interviews and administration of the Beck Depression Inventory-II with 12 men from 3 Men's Sheds, triangulated with observation of the different shed environments. Interviews explored how participation in the Men's Shed, living in a regional area, and retirement intersected with experiences of depression. Participants had either self-reported symptoms of depression or a diagnosis of depression. RESULTS The findings from this study support the notion that participation at Men's Sheds decreases self-reported symptoms of depression. Beck Depression Inventory-II scores showed that most participants were currently experiencing minimal depression. The Men's Sheds environment promoted a sense of purpose through relationships and in the sharing of skills, new routines, motivation, and enjoyment for its members. The shed encouraged increased physical activity and use of cognitive skills. Finally, participants reported feelings of pride and achievement which had an impact on their sense of self-worth. CONCLUSION Men's Sheds provide an opportunity to promote health and wellbeing among retired men. The shed's activity and social focus offers a way to help men rediscover purpose and self. Further research is required to measure symptoms of depression before and after participation in Men's Sheds.
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- Jennifer S Culph
- Faculty of Health Science, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Science, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Hansji NL, Wilson NJ, Cordier R. Men's Sheds: enabling environments for Australian men living with and without long-term disabilities. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2015; 23:272-281. [PMID: 25428844 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/11/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The health of Australian men has recently received greater attention. Men's Sheds are named in national policy as an exemplar community-based organisation for the betterment of men's psychosocial health; yet, the evidence base to support this is limited. This study investigates the comparative experience of men with long-term disabilities and men without long-term disabilities who go to a Men's Shed and to what extent this provides these men with an enabling, as opposed to disabling, environment. Data were collected from 12 individual interviews with men with long-term disabilities (5) and men without long-term disabilities (6), including 1 interview with the male Men's Shed Coordinator (MSC); participant observation within the shed; and a document received from the female MSC regarding the funding the Shed receives. Interviews explored the men's experiences at the Shed and their sense of belonging and social inclusion. Participants had any type of long-term disability and had been attending the shed for a minimum of 1 month. Data were collected between May and September 2013 and were analysed using the constant comparative method of grounded theory. The core theme that emerged was an enabling community space. The four sub-themes were: a community and social hub; an equalising space; a safe and supportive male environment; and meaningful male activities. The current literature exemplifies Men's Sheds to be important community-based organisations beneficial to men's health and well-being. For men living with long-term disabilities, this study illuminates that Men's Sheds offer an environment of equality, facilitating a collegial and egalitarian culture. Men can partake in enabling activities and enjoy the company of other men enhancing their sense of belonging and social inclusion as well as interact with other community groups that occupy the same space as the Men's Shed.
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- Neeraj L Hansji
- Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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