Evaluating the WeCare Program: Acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility

• Published in: ENVIRONMENT-BEHAVIOUR PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL
• Main Authors: Makhtar, Tengku Asri Tengku; Rahim, Mohd Zulkifli Abdul; Dahlan, Akehsan; Shamsuddin, Shaharum; Nawi, Siti Nurbaya Mohd; Sahid, Muhammad Hidayat
• Format: Proceedings Paper
• Language: English
• Published: E-IPH LTD UK 2024
• Subjects: Environmental Sciences & Ecology
• Online Access: https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001209495000010

Malaysia anticipates its elderly population will reach 15% by 2030, posing a significant challenge. Despite the worldwide and national emphasis on health and well-being, a gap exists in structured activities for elderly. The WeCare Program addresses this by offering an occupation-based, culturally tailored approach aimed at improving the engagement and well-being of older Malaysians. Conducted by occupational therapists across six districts in Kelantan, this program involved 30 elderly participants and was evaluated over six weeks. The results indicate that the program was highly accepted (M=4.94; SD=0.22), appropriate (M=4.85; SD= 0.20), and feasible (M=4.88; SD=0.33) for implementation among the target population.