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Abstract
This cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between meaningful activities and frailty, including pre-frailty, among older adults in rural Japan. Data from 1,018 participants aged 65 years or older were analyzed using multinomial logistic regression. Among the entire sample, the presence of meaningful activities was significantly associated with lower odds of both pre-frailty and frailty. Additionally, both higher performance and satisfaction with meaningful activities were associated with reduced odds of frailty-related outcomes. These findings underscore the role of meaningful activities in promoting healthy aging. Tailored occupational therapy interventions enhancing engagement in meaningful activities may help prevent frailty, particularly in rural settings.
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Occupational Therapy in Health Care is a journal of contemporary practice in occupational therapy. It provides occupational therapy practitioners with a forum to stay up-to-date on current methods and theories in the field. Focused on everyday practice, the journal addresses the concerns of new and experienced therapists, presenting innovations in client evaluations and treatments, current research findings, critical reviews of current textbooks, descriptions of novel programs and descriptions of fieldwork innovations. An essential guide to the changing trends in health care, social services, and education, Occupational Therapy in Health Care provides occupational therapy practitioners with a forum to stay up-to-date on current methods and theories in the field.
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