@article{ref1,
title="Participants' Perception of a Work Therapy Program in a Nursing Home",
journal="Activities, adaptation and aging",
year="1989",
author="Voeks, Susan K. and Drinka, Paul J.",
volume="14",
number="3",
pages="27-34",
abstract="Work therapy programs are designed to provide pa- tients with physical, psychological, and financial benefits. Twenty- three participants in a nursing home work therapy program were interviewed regarding their perceptions. Ninety percent reported in- creased self-esteem as a result of having a job. The majority be- lieved their work contributed to the general community. Participants with jobs requiring a high degree of contact with other residents were more likely to report sitive feelings than participants with non-contact jobs. Many o f t I? e workers reported little interest in the personal or structured leisure activities available in the facility. The therapeutic effects of productive work among elderly nursing home residents are discussed.<p />",
language="",
issn="0192-4788",
doi="10.1300/J016v14n03_03",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J016v14n03_03"
}