What matters to you? A mixed-method evaluation of goal setting and attainment within reablement from a client perspective.

Background: Goal setting is an essential component of reablement programmes. At the same time it is also an important aspect in the evaluation of reablement from the perspective of clients.

Objectives: As part of the TRANS-SENIOR project, this research aims to get an in-depth insight of goal setting and goal attainment within reablement services from the perspective of the older person.

A qualitative exploration of professionals' perspectives on the implementation of reablement intervention programs in community care.

Reablement is considered a complex intervention due to its multicomponent, person-centered, holistic approach promoting older adults' active participation in daily activities. It is important to consider the unique context in which complex interventions are implemented, as contextual factors may interact and influence implementation outcomes. As part of the European TRANS-SENIOR project, this qualitative study aimed to gain insight into professionals' experiences with reablement implementation in Dutch community care.

Effectiveness of guided telerehabilitation on functional performance in community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review.

Objective: To systematically review the effectiveness of guided telerehabilitation on improving functional performance in community-dwelling older adults.

Data Sources: Articles published in PubMed, Cochrane Library and Embase (Ovid) from 01 January 2010 up to 17 October 2023.

Review Methods: Included studies had (1) a randomised controlled trial design, (2) an average population age of 65 years or older, (3) a home-based setting and (4) evaluated the effectiveness of functional performance outcome measures.

Exploring the Support and Involvement of Family Caregivers for Reablement Programs: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Reablement is a person-centered, holistic approach promoting older adults' participation through social, leisure, and physical activities. Family caregivers are seldom involved in reablement services despite their wish to be an active member of the care team and expressing a need for more support and recognition. The voice of family caregivers is often forgotten when evaluating services such as reablement.

Development and content of a community-based reablement programme (I-MANAGE): a co-creation study.

Objectives: As age increases, people generally start experiencing problems related to independent living, resulting in an increased need for long-term care services. Investing in sustainable solutions to promote independent living is therefore essential. Subsequently, reablement is a concept attracting growing interest.