PURPOSE: To explore different institutional barriers to and facilitators of physical activity (PA) in nursing homes. METHODS: Cross-sectional survey of 40 German nursing homes and 217 nursing-home residents (NHRs; M ± SD age 80 ± 10.2 yr, 55% women, MMSE ≥20). Quantitative data were collected on the structural characteristics of nursing homes and the PA services available. RESULTS: Forms of exercise available were not adequately communicated to residents. Overall participation was below 50%. Awareness was significantly higher in residents with informed relatives (p = .003). A broad range of forms of exercise was generally available (M ± SD 5 ± 2.22, range 0-10), but they were rarely tailored to NHRs' needs and their effectiveness remains questionable. CONCLUSION: Multidimensional opportunities to promote PA in NHRs are identified.
PURPOSE: To explore different institutional barriers to and facilitators of physical activity (PA) in nursing homes. METHODS: Cross-sectional survey of 40 German nursing homes and 217 nursing-home residents (NHRs; M ± SD age 80 ± 10.2 yr, 55% women, MMSE ≥20). Quantitative data were collected on the structural characteristics of nursing homes and the PA services available. RESULTS: Forms of exercise available were not adequately communicated to residents. Overall participation was below 50%. Awareness was significantly higher in residents with informed relatives (p = .003). A broad range of forms of exercise was generally available (M ± SD 5 ± 2.22, range 0-10), but they were rarely tailored to NHRs' needs and their effectiveness remains questionable. CONCLUSION: Multidimensional opportunities to promote PA in NHRs are identified.
Authors: Abbie P Wrights; Christie W Fain; Michael E Miller; W Jack Rejeski; Jeff D Williamson; Anthony P Marsh Journal: Contemp Clin Trials Date: 2014-12-12 Impact factor: 2.226
Authors: Antonina Kaczorowska; Anna Sebastjan; Małgorzata Kołodziej; Małgorzata Fortuna; Zofia Ignasiak Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-02-12 Impact factor: 3.390