RECREATIONAL
THERAPY
Presentee:
Sukhdeep kaur
st
Msc.(N)1 year
Introduction
Recreation is an act of diversion : an act that diverts
, amuses, refreshes or stimulates the mind , body
and soul. It is an activity that renews the health and
spirits by enjoyment and relaxation. Recreation is a
form of activity therapy used in most psychiatric
setting. Recreational therapy is the effective use of
recreational activities as a form of treatment for
persons who are physically, mentally or emotionally
disabled
Definition
It is one of the greatest way to improve “quality of
life and quality of care for someone with a
disability at a time when he or she often believe
their life is over” because of disability
The principle of “ learning by doing "is used in
recreational therapy.
CLASSIFICATION OF
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
1) Motor form:
these can be further divided into fundamental and
accessory.
Fundamental forms are such as hockey and football,
throw ball, volley ball, basketball.
Accessory forms are exemplified by play activity and
dancing .
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2) The sensory forms:
The sensory form such as looking at motion
pictures, play, etc or auditory such as listening to
a concert
3)The intellectual forms :
it include reading, debating etc.
Types of games are
I. Goal games: e.g hide and seek
II. Team game, e.g hockey and football, Tennis,
badminton ,basket ball.
III. Country sports, e.g shooting, fishing
IV. Curiosity play, e.g crossword puzzles
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5. Creative play, e.g play-acting
6. vicarious play, e.g viewing at motion pictures
7. Imitative play, e.g follow the leader in folk dancing
8. social play, e.g party games
9 Aesthetic play, e.g painting and clay modeling
10. Acquisition play, e.g collecting antiques or stamps
Aims
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Aims
To train memory and concentration
To re-educate mentally , physically and socially.
To give a sense of responsibility, e.g. by giving
an opportunity to organize or lead a game
To stimulate interest.
To stimulate or recreate self confidence
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To arouse an develop attention
To give an opportunity for self expression
To substitute encouragement for discouragement
To improve the circulation
To improve the appetite
To improve respiration
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To strengthen the tone of the muscle
To develop a sense of rhythm
To develop a good posture
Indications
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INDICATIONS
Immobility
Schizophrenia
Substance abuse
Anxiety
Depression
brain syndrome
OCD
Excitement
Barrier
cost
Benefits
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Benefits
To relieve from stress, anxiety, boredom, tension,
emotional internal conflicts, loneliness
To assist the client for self-expression of their thoughts,
feelings freely, and openly.
To divert the mind from stressful situations
To change moods
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To provide a sense of responsibility, e.g. Team leader
Increase physical well being.
Increase strength and endurance
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Positive coping strategies.
Decrease anxiety.
Increase knowledge of community resources.
Decrease social isolation.
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Improve social functioning.
Development of new leisure skills.
Increase independence in leisure functioning.
Enrich spiritual functioning.
Enhance creative expression.
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Breaking down barriers for cultural expression.
Improve leisure time management.
Independent recreation participation
SELECTION OF TYPES OF ACTIVITIES FOR
MENTALLY ILL CLIENTS IN
RECREATIONAL THERAPY
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NURSING ROLE
Provide for environment safety including protecting the client
and others from any injury
Establish a therapeutic relationship with patient
Avoid competative games in the beginning.
Plan according to patient capacity.
Encourage the client to participate in games
Encourage the client to express himself.
Providing opportunities for the patient to make his own
decision.
Accurately observe and document the patient behavior
Teach social skill and stress management strategies.
Supervise and note the behavioral changes
Medication management
Counseling the patient and family
Summarization
-Introduction and definition of recreational therapy
-Classification of recreational activities
-Aims of recreational therapy
-indication
-Barrier
-Benefits of recreational therapy
-role of nurse
BIBLIOGRAPHY:-
Lalitha K. Mental Health And Psychiatric Nursing, 1st
edition, Banglore: V.M.G. Book House.2007
Sreevani. R. A guide to Mental Health And Psychiatric
Nursing. 1st edition, New Delhi: Jay Pee Publisher,2004
Ahuja Niraj, Text book of psychiatry. 6th edition, New
Delhi: Jay pee Publisher:
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