Aims: This systematic review aimed to discover whether participation in individually chosen leisure activities improved mental health for people aged over 65 who have depression. Methods: Twenty-six potentially relevant studies were identified from an electronic database review. Of these 12 met the inclusion criteria and scope of the review. Results: The current evidence base is relatively small, and includes a diversity of subject groups, subject situations, and study designs. In all cases, participants were either directed to choose from a number of leisure activities, or provided with a pre-designed program that did not allow for individual choice. Conclusion: Currently, there is insufficient evidence available to determine whether participation in individually chosen leisure activities improves mental health for people aged over 65 who have depression.
History
Journal
Physical and occupational therapy in geriatrics
Volume
33
Pagination
336-345
Location
London, Eng.
ISSN
0270-3181
eISSN
1541-3152
Language
eng
Publication classification
C Journal article, C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal