Physical Activity in Nursing Homes--barriers and Facilitators: a Cross-sectional Study

Overview

Journal J Aging Phys Act

Specialty Geriatrics

Date 2012 Jan 12

PMID 22234875

Citations 16

Authors

Sonja Kalinowski

Ines Wulff

Marita Kolzsch

Kirsten Kopke

Reinhold Kreutz

Dagmar Drager

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Abstract

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.

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