Activity Program Development Flashcards
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Which concept describes activities designed to connect residents with meaningful roles they held earlier in life?
Answer: Continuity theory
Continuity theory suggests that maintaining connections to past roles, habits, and interests supports psychological well-being and identity in older adults.
A resident refuses to attend any group activities. The activity consultant's BEST response is to:
Answer: Offer alternative one-on-one activities aligned with the resident's interests
Resident rights include the right to refuse, but the activity professional must offer meaningful alternatives and document efforts to meet the resident's psychosocial needs.
When using the interest survey in activity assessment, which approach yields the most useful data?
Answer: Conducting a structured interview and supplementing with family input when needed
A structured interview allows the activity professional to clarify responses and probe for details, while family input supplements when the resident has communication limitations.
Which principle of therapeutic recreation underpins the inclusion of 'spiritual activities' in an activity program?
Answer: Holistic well-being across all life domains
Holistic care recognizes spiritual well-being as one of several interconnected dimensions of health, alongside physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains.
For a newly admitted resident who is isolated and depressed, which initial programming strategy is most appropriate?
Answer: Scheduling one-on-one visits to build rapport before introducing group participation
Building rapport through individual visits reduces social anxiety and establishes trust, increasing the likelihood of successful group participation over time.
Which outcome measure is MOST appropriate for evaluating an activity program's effectiveness?
Answer: Resident quality-of-life scores and participation rates
Quality-of-life outcomes and participation rates directly reflect whether the program is meeting residents' psychosocial needs, which is the core purpose of activity programming.
The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Section F captures information about resident:
Answer: Preferences for customary routines and activities
MDS Section F (Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities) documents resident preferences for daily activities, helping drive individualized care planning.