ArticleBMC geriatrics2020
Client, caregiver, volunteer, and therapist views on a voluntary supported group exercise programme for older adults with dementia.
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- Care Partner Engagement in Fall Risk Management Programs for Community-Dwelling Older People with Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review.Clinical interventions in aging · 2025Pooled it
- Does Intradialytic Group Exercise Programme Influence Patient-Reported Outcomes, Laboratory Parameters, and Anthropometric Parameters in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients? A Single-Group Repeated-Measures Trial.Patient preference and adherence · 2023Trial
- Factors Associated With Dementia Worry Among Middle-Aged or Older Adults Living in a Japanese Community: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of mental health nursing · 2025Article
- Organization and support as an essential part of group exercise programs for older people with dementia: an end-user interview study.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- What clinicians could consider in providing group interventions for people with cognitive impairments: a scoping review.Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society · 2024Article
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- Technology-based group exercise interventions for people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment: A scoping review.PloS one · 2024Article
- Fun and a meaningful routine: the experience of physical activity in people with dementia.BMC geriatrics · 2022Article
- Experiences of community-dwelling older people with dementia participating in a person-centred multidimensional interdisciplinary rehabilitation program.BMC geriatrics · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundExisting 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.
methodsSeven (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.
resultsThe 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.
conclusionsThis 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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