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Exercise and dementia in nursing homes : Views of staff and family carers
Brett, Lindsey Traynor, Victoria Stapley, Paul Meedya, Shahla
Brett, Lindsey
Traynor, Victoria
Stapley, Paul
Meedya, Shahla
Abstract
This paper reports the qualitative component of a randomized controlled trial which evaluated the impact and feasibility of a physical exercise intervention on individuals living with dementia in nursing homes. Interviews were conducted with 10 staff and nine family carers about their views and opinions of physical exercise (n = 19). Thematic content analysis revealed both benefits and barriers to physical exercise for individuals living with dementia in nursing homes. Another theme was the influences of knowledge and understanding on individuals’ views of physical exercise. The involvement of staff and family carers in research encourage their involvement in the implementation of research into clinical practice. This can help to improve provisions of meaningful and beneficial activities for individuals living with dementia in nursing homes. The views and opinions of individuals living with dementia in nursing homes were not considered, though it would be beneficial to include them in future research.
Keywords
interviews, long-term care, physical activity, qualitative
Date
2018
Type
Journal article
Journal
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Book
Volume
26
Issue
1
Page Range
89-96
Article Number
ACU Department
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Open Access Status
License
All rights reserved
File Access
Controlled
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