Perceptions, Expectations, and Informal Supports Influence Exercise Activity in Frail Older Adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4182641 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Louise Broderick (University College Cork), Ruth Mccullagh (0000-0002-6489-183X, University College Cork), Eleanor Bantry White (0000-0002-7663-6836, University College Cork), Eileen Savage (0000-0002-2403-557X, University College Cork), Suzanne Timmon (0000-0001-7790-9552, University College Cork) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication date | 2015-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/2158244015580850 |
| OpenAlex | W2027753983 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 29 |
This study aims to explore frail older adults' perceptions of what influences their exercise behaviors. A qualitative descriptive design was used. Semi-structured, open-ended interviews were conducted with 29 frail older adults. Thematic content analysis established the findings. Frail older adults perceive exercise as a by-product of other purposeful activities such as manual work or social activities. Progression into frailty appears to be associated with a decline in non-family support, changing traditional roles within family support networks, and lower baseline activity levels. Frail older adults perceive exercise as incidental to more purposeful activities rather than an endpoint in itself. Therefore, exercise programs concentrating on functional outcomes may be more relevant for this population. Strategies that educate and promote social support networks may also benefit frail older adults
Perception · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Qualitative research · Social support · Thematic analysis · Aging and Gerontology Research · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 0.44 |
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| Citation span | 2017 - 2026 (10) |
| Highly cited | No |