RT Journal Article
T1 Wishes and perceptions about exercise programs in exercising institutionalized older adults living in long-term care institutions: A qualitative study
A1 Poveda-Lopez, Salud
A1 Montilla-Herrador, Joaquina
A1 Gacto-Sanchez, Mariano
A1 Romero-Galisteo, Rita P.
A1 Lillo-Navarro, Carmen
K1 Aged
K1 Exercise
K1 Residential facilities
K1 Physical activity
K1 Nursing-home residents
K1 Physical-activity
K1 Of-life
K1 Barriers
K1 Participation
K1 Perspectives
K1 Experiences
K1 Facilities
K1 People
AB The level of exercise among older adults is low, particularly among those living in health-care institutions. To gain insight into the perceptions of institutionalized older adults towards the exercise programs developed in long-term care institutions and to identify their wishes and needs regarding these programs, we conducted a qualitative study using focus group discussions. Thirty-six institutionalized participants ( >= 65 years) were recruited. Six common themes emerged: participants' attitudes and motivations towards the exercise programs, self-perceived health, knowledge of the concept of physical exercise, perceived effects of the exercise programs, and wishes or expectations for the exercise programs. The main wishes were to increase frequency of exercise sessions, to exercise outdoor and to increase walking times. The results suggest the need for changes in the development of exercise programs, including changes in the frequency, performance environment and types of exercises performed. (C) 2021 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc.
PB Mosby-elsevier
SN 0197-4572
YR 2021
FD 2021-12-10
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10668/27858
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10668/27858
LA en
DS RISalud
RD Apr 5, 2025