ArticleAging clinical and experimental research2025
Group exercise in long-term care facilities, alignment with World Health Organization recommendations: a cross-sectional survey.
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Abstract
backgroundMaintaining functional status in institutionalized older people is a challenge for long-term care (LTC) institutions. In this regard, exercise may have positive effects. The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines which include recommendations of exercise for each population group. Nonetheless, the literature shows that the levels of exercise among institutionalized population are still low.
aimsThis study sought to determine: (1) the characteristics of exercise programs for older people performed by health professionals in LTC facilities, (2) the knowledge and use of the WHO recommendations and guidelines for exercising among older people in LTC facilities; (3) the limitations identified by health professionals regarding the application of the WHO guidelines. MATERIALS AND
methodsA cross-sectional national survey following STROBE guideline was performed. SAMPLE: professionals developing exercise programs for institutionalized older people. A Delphi study was conducted to create the survey which included sociodemographic data, exercise characteristics, knowledge about WHO recommendations and limitations regarding their application. Descriptive statistics were used on the data, such as Pearson's χ2 and independent t- test.
resultsMany professionals do not know (27,5%) or do not follow (52%) the guidelines proposed by the WHO. There is a low weekly frequency for strength exercises (30%) and aerobic exercise (51%). The professional contract influences the weekly frequency of exercise. Most identified limitations for using the WHO recommendations were the lack of time and large groups. DISCUSSION AND
conclusionsRecommendations of WHO guidelines are familiar to many professionals, however, some are difficult to implement in exercise programs in LTC facilities.
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