Client, caregiver, volunteer, and therapist views on a voluntary supported group exercise programme for older adults with dementia
Abstract Background Existing group exercise programmes, or other services offered to maintain physical activity levels, are typically not developed specifically for older adults with dementia. The aim of this study was to gain knowledge about perceptions of a newly developed volunteer supported grou...
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| description | Abstract Background Existing group exercise programmes, or other services offered to maintain physical activity levels, are typically not developed specifically for older adults with dementia. The aim of this study was to gain knowledge about perceptions of a newly developed volunteer supported group exercise programme for older adults with dementia, and any barriers that may have affected participation and compliance. Methods Seven (six face-to-face and one by email) interviews were conducted with (i) older adults and volunteers participating in a pilot 12-week group exercise programme, (ii) caregivers, and (iii) therapists leading the group sessions. Interview transcriptions were systemised by use of NVivo 8 and analysed by use of Systematic Text Condensation method. Results The theme “building relationships” represents the reason why attending this group was important for the participants. The findings suggest that how we organize exercise groups is important, with some sort of extra support, to ensure that persons will begin and continue to participate in new activities outside their homes. Conclusions This study showed that it is possible to involve home-dwelling persons with cognitive decline and dementia in group exercise sessions. The role of building relationships was the major factor for successful participation. Providing support and ensuring motivation for persons attending the group outside their homes was essential, both for them and their caregivers. Service providers should not underestimate the importance of building relationships between persons involved in service offers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-918f9be7bcc74a1aaaeb539adf8026472022-12-21T23:01:52ZengBMCBMC Geriatrics1471-23182020-07-012011910.1186/s12877-020-01632-6Client, caregiver, volunteer, and therapist views on a voluntary supported group exercise programme for older adults with dementiaKristin Taraldsen0Elisabeth Boulton1Jorunn L. Helbostad2Ingvild Saltvedt3Randi Granbo4Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of ManchesterDepartment of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)Abstract Background Existing group exercise programmes, or other services offered to maintain physical activity levels, are typically not developed specifically for older adults with dementia. The aim of this study was to gain knowledge about perceptions of a newly developed volunteer supported group exercise programme for older adults with dementia, and any barriers that may have affected participation and compliance. Methods Seven (six face-to-face and one by email) interviews were conducted with (i) older adults and volunteers participating in a pilot 12-week group exercise programme, (ii) caregivers, and (iii) therapists leading the group sessions. Interview transcriptions were systemised by use of NVivo 8 and analysed by use of Systematic Text Condensation method. Results The theme “building relationships” represents the reason why attending this group was important for the participants. The findings suggest that how we organize exercise groups is important, with some sort of extra support, to ensure that persons will begin and continue to participate in new activities outside their homes. Conclusions This study showed that it is possible to involve home-dwelling persons with cognitive decline and dementia in group exercise sessions. The role of building relationships was the major factor for successful participation. Providing support and ensuring motivation for persons attending the group outside their homes was essential, both for them and their caregivers. Service providers should not underestimate the importance of building relationships between persons involved in service offers.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01632-6ElderlyGroup exercisePhysical activityPhysical therapyDementia |
| spellingShingle | Kristin Taraldsen Elisabeth Boulton Jorunn L. Helbostad Ingvild Saltvedt Randi Granbo Client, caregiver, volunteer, and therapist views on a voluntary supported group exercise programme for older adults with dementia BMC Geriatrics Elderly Group exercise Physical activity Physical therapy Dementia |
| title | Client, caregiver, volunteer, and therapist views on a voluntary supported group exercise programme for older adults with dementia |
| title_full | Client, caregiver, volunteer, and therapist views on a voluntary supported group exercise programme for older adults with dementia |
| title_fullStr | Client, caregiver, volunteer, and therapist views on a voluntary supported group exercise programme for older adults with dementia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Client, caregiver, volunteer, and therapist views on a voluntary supported group exercise programme for older adults with dementia |
| title_short | Client, caregiver, volunteer, and therapist views on a voluntary supported group exercise programme for older adults with dementia |
| title_sort | client caregiver volunteer and therapist views on a voluntary supported group exercise programme for older adults with dementia |
| topic | Elderly Group exercise Physical activity Physical therapy Dementia |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01632-6 |
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