The Impact of a Dementia-Friendly Exercise Class on People Living with Dementia
A Mixed-Methods Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15475280 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Annabelle Long (0000-0003-2220-6774, University of Nottingham, corresponding author), Claudio Di Lorito (0000-0002-8953-0117, University of Nottingham), Pip Logan (0000-0002-6657-2381, University of Nottingham), Vicky Booth (0000-0002-5338-0196, University of Nottingham), Louise Howe (0000-0002-0861-3042, University of Nottingham), Vicky Hood-Moore (University of Nottingham), Veronika van der Wardt (0000-0003-3995-7056, University of Nottingham) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 4562-4562 |
| Publication date | 2020-06-24 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph17124562 |
| PMID | 32599916 |
| OpenAlex | W3037687748 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 32 |
Exercise has multiple benefits for people living with dementia. A programme of group exercise classes for people with dementia and their family carers has been established in a University sports centre. This study aims to explore the impact of this programme on participants with dementia and their carers. A mixed-methods design including a prospective, repeated measures cohort study followed by focus groups was employed. Physiological and cognitive outcome measures were repeated at baseline and three months in a cohort of people with dementia attending a group exercise class. Focus groups on the participants' experiences and their perceptions of the impact of the exercise class on their lives were then conducted. The results were analysed and mapped on a model, to illustrate the components that most likely promote participation. Sixteen participants (n = 8 with dementia, and n = 8 carers) were recruited, and completed both baseline and follow up assessments. Positive mean differences were found in physical activity (4.44), loneliness (1.75), mood (1.33) and cognition (1.13). Ten participants were included in the focus groups, which found that accessibility of the exercise venue, opportunities for socialisation and staff who were experienced working with people living with dementia were key to participants reporting benefits. The four key themes from the focus group data were synthesised to produce a model outlining the components that might generate a positive impact of the exercise classes and promote participation. Exercise classes for people with dementia can be delivered with success in novel environments such as University sports centres. There is some indication of improvement over a short period of time. The model derived from this study will inform strategies to promote attendance at dementia-friendly exercise classes
Cohort · Cohort study · Dementia · Disease · Focus group · Loneliness · Mood · Psychiatry · Clinical Psychology · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 0.33 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |