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ArticleBMC geriatrics2020

A health concept with a social potential: an interview study with nursing home residents.

Sofia Vikström, Helena K Grönstedt, Tommy Cederholm, Erika Franzén, Åke Seiger, Gerd Faxén-Irving, Anne-Marie Boström

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Article in BMC geriatrics, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02702037 (Older Person's Exercise and Nutrition Study), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1.3field-weighted citation impact, top 14% of its field
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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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NCT02702037 nacompletednot on this map

Older Person's Exercise and Nutrition Study (OPEN): a Simple Physical Exercise Combined With Protein Supplement - Effects on Functional Status and Independence Among Older People: A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorKarolinska InstitutetRan2016 to 2017Enrolled120ConditionsMobility Limitations, MalnutritionArmsoral protein-rich supplement, Exercise
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Sofia VikströmDepartment of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society, Division of Occupational Therapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. sofia.vikstrom@ki.se.ORCID 0000-0002-2455-8004
Helena K GrönstedtStockholms Sjukhem R&D unit, Stockholm, Sweden.
Tommy CederholmDepartment of Geriatric Medicine, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.
Erika FranzénStockholms Sjukhem R&D unit, Stockholm, Sweden.
Åke SeigerDepartment of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society, Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Gerd Faxén-IrvingStockholms Sjukhem R&D unit, Stockholm, Sweden.
Anne-Marie BoströmStockholms Sjukhem R&D unit, Stockholm, Sweden.
Karolinska University Hospital · SEKarolinska Institutet · SESwedish Foundation for Strategic Research · SEUppsala University · SE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundA qualitative, interview-based study was embedded in a randomized intervention trial, the Older People Exercise and Nutrition (OPEN) study. Participants in the OPEN study were encouraged to conduct sessions of sit-to-stand (STS) exercises combined with Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) intake. The aim was to describe the older persons' perceptions and experiences of being given the daily opportunity to perform the STS exercise and drink ONS.

methodsIn-depth interviews were conducted in six nursing homes with the participants using a semi-structured interview guide. One or two individual interviews were performed with each included participant. Twenty-three NH residents (16 women and 7 men) participated in the qualitative study. Their ages ranged between 76 and 96 years, and their Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) scored between 8 and 29. The transcribed interviews and field notes written during the visits were analyzed inductively following a constant comparative method described in Grounded Theory.

resultsThe exercise and nutritional intervention was described as highly practical by the NH residents, who claimed it also had a social aspect as they felt acknowledged and empowered to engage others in the combined intervention. Experiences of the intervention ranged from neutral to mainly positive and could be sorted into 5 categories: 1. Perceived hopes and expectations, 2. Health-related driving forces, 3. Appreciated daily activities, 4. A concept easy to perform and integrate into daily life, 5. A beneficial health concept for all. The intervention created perceived benefits on various health aspects due to participants feeling energized and stronger. An overall theme was identified as A health concept with a social potential, as participants feel acknowledged and strong enough to help others.

conclusionsThe intervention was described by participants as a health concept that could potentially be beneficial for a broader spectrum of NH residents. The findings indicate that health concepts, such as STS/ONS, might contribute to a more meaningful day for older people, even vulnerable NH residents approaching the end of life.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.govIdentifier: NCT02702037 . Date of trial registration February 26, 2016.

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Exercise TherapyNursing HomesAgedAged, 80 and overExerciseFemaleHumansMaleQualitative ResearchAdherenceExpectationExperienceHealth interventionInterviewNursing homeOlder personOral nutritional supplementationSit-to-standWell-being

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