Feasibility and Acceptability of a Physical Exercise Program Embedded Into the Daily Lives of Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes: A Pilot Feasibility Study-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Feasibility and Acceptability of a Physical Exercise Program Embedded Into the Daily Lives of Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes: A Pilot Feasibility Study

Published:2023-12-01 Issue:6 Volume:31 Page:1023-1038
ISSN:1063-8652
Container-title:Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
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Author:

Barrett Eva¹^ORCID,Gillespie Paddy²^ORCID,Newell John³^ORCID,Casey Dympna⁴^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. College of Engineering & Informatics, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland

2. Health Economics and Policy Analysis Center, Institute for Lifecourse and Society, School of Business and Economics, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland

3. School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland

4. School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility and acceptability of a staff-delivered physical exercise program embedded into the daily lives of older adults living in nursing homes. A randomized controlled pilot feasibility study was carried out, which included quantitative, qualitative, and economic assessments at baseline, 12 weeks, and 12 months. Two nursing homes (one intervention and one control) took part. The exercise program was carried out on 3 days per week for 12 weeks and consisted of a program of Morning Movement (walking and sit-to-stand exercises) and Activity Bursts. The results confirm that the intervention and study processes are largely acceptable and feasible to implement in the nursing home setting. Potential short-term improvements in physical mobility and quality of life were noticed as positive mean changes and supported by qualitative assessment. Future randomized controlled trials should consider using the 6-meter walk test and refining nursing home and participant eligibility criteria.

Publisher

Human Kinetics

Subject

Geriatrics and Gerontology,Gerontology,Rehabilitation,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Link

https://journals.humankinetics.com/downloadpdf/journals/japa/31/6/article-p1023.xml

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