PURPOSE: The purpose of the present study was to describe the acceptability of the lifestyle program PHYS/CAT and to get information about the tools used for assessment of functional exercise capacity, cognitive performance, and self-health-related quality of life. DESIGN AND METHODS: The findings are based on focus groups and the researchers' experiences of conducting the program as well as using the assessment tools. FINDINGS: The acceptability of the program and the assessment tools was mainly satisfactory. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The program with relational, educational, and supportive dimensions may be a promising tool to be integrated into daily nursing care.
PURPOSE: The purpose of the present study was to describe the acceptability of the lifestyle program PHYS/CAT and to get information about the tools used for assessment of functional exercise capacity, cognitive performance, and self-health-related quality of life. DESIGN AND METHODS: The findings are based on focus groups and the researchers' experiences of conducting the program as well as using the assessment tools. FINDINGS: The acceptability of the program and the assessment tools was mainly satisfactory. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The program with relational, educational, and supportive dimensions may be a promising tool to be integrated into daily nursing care.
Authors: Jorge Pérez-Corrales; Domingo Palacios-Ceña; Marta Pérez-de-Heredia-Torres; Rosa Martínez-Piedrola; Carlos Sánchez-Camarero; Paula Parás-Bravo Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2019-03-23 Impact factor: 2.692