scholarly journals Physical activity participation in community dwelling stroke survivors: synergy and dissonance between motivation and capability. A qualitative study

Physiotherapy ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 103 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqui H. Morris ◽  
Tracey Oliver ◽  
Thilo Kroll ◽  
Sara Joice ◽  
Brian Williams
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Stroke Survivors

Correlates of Physical Activity Participation in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christy Haley ◽  
Ross Andel
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Male Gender ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Exercise Participation

The authors examined factors related to participation in walking, gardening or yard work, and sports or exercise in 686 community-dwelling adults 60–95 years of age from Wave IV of the population-based Americans’ Changing Lives Study. Logistic regression revealed that male gender, being married, and better functional health were associated with greater likelihood of participating in gardening or yard work (p < .05). Male gender, better functional health, and lower body-mass index were independently associated with greater likelihood of walking (p < .05). Increasing age, male gender, higher education, and better functional health were associated with greater likelihood of participating in sports or exercise (p < .05). Subsequent analyses yielded an interaction of functional health by gender in sport or exercise participation (p = .06), suggesting a greater association between functional health and participation in men. Gender and functional health appear to be particularly important for physical activity participation, which may be useful in guiding future research. Attention to different subgroups may be needed to promote participation in specific activities.

scholarly journals Using formative research with older adults to inform a community physical activity programme: Get Healthy, Get Active

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
George J. Sanders ◽  
Brenda Roe ◽  
Zoe R. Knowles ◽  
Axel Kaehne ◽  
Stuart J. Fairclough
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Retirement Home

Abstract Aim The purpose of this formative study was to explore current knowledge and attitudes towards physical activity, as well as perceived barriers, facilitators and opportunities for physical activity participation among older adults living in the community. The findings have subsequently informed the design, delivery and recruitment strategies of a local community physical activity intervention programme which forms part of Sport England’s national Get Healthy, Get Active initiative. Background There is a growing public health concern regarding the amount of time spent in sedentary and physical activity behaviours within the older adult population. Methods Between March and June 2016, 34 participants took part in one of six focus groups as part of a descriptive formative study. A homogenous purposive sample of 28 community dwelling white, British older adults (six male), aged 65–90 years (M=78, SD=7 years) participated in one of five focus group sessions. An additional convenience pragmatic sub-sample of six participants (three male), aged 65–90 years (M=75, SD=4 years), recruited from an assisted living retirement home participated in a sixth focus group. Questions for focus groups were structured around the PRECEDE stage of the PRECEDE–PROCEDE model of health programme design, implementation and evaluation. Questions addressed knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards physical activity, as well as views on barriers and opportunities for physical activity participation. All data were transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was then conducted with outcomes represented as pen profiles. Findings Consistent views regarding both the potential physical and psychosocial benefits of physical activity were noted regardless of living status. The themes of, opportunities and awareness for physical activity participation, cost, transport, location and season/weather varied between participants living in an assisted living retirement home and community dwelling older adults. Further comparative research on the physical activity requirements of older adults living in assisted living versus community settings are warranted.

scholarly journals Environmental barriers and enablers to physical activity participation among rural adults: a qualitative study

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Verity Cleland ◽  
Clarissa Hughes ◽  
Lukar Thornton ◽  
Kathryn Squibb ◽  
Alison Venn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Environmental Barriers ◽  
Barriers And Enablers ◽  
Rural Adults

scholarly journals Predictors of Adherence to a Structured Exercise Program and Physical Activity Participation in Community Dwellers after Stroke

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Tiedemann ◽  
Catherine Sherrington ◽  
Catherine M. Dean ◽  
Chris Rissel ◽  
Stephen R. Lord ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Reaction Time ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Class Attendance ◽  
Predictors Of Adherence

Aim. To investigate predictors of adherence to group-based exercise and physical activity participation among stroke survivors.Methods. 76 stroke survivors participated (mean age 66.7 years). Adherence was the percentage of classes attended over one year. Physical activity was the average pedometer steps/day measured over seven days at the end of the trial. Possible predictors included baseline measures of demographics, health, quality of life, falls, fear of falling, cognition, and physical functioning.Results. Mean class attendance was 60% (SD 29%). Only one variable (slow choice stepping reaction time) was an independent predictor of higher class attendance, explaining 5% of the variance. Participants completed an average of 4,365 steps/day (SD 3350). Those with better physical functioning (choice stepping reaction time, postural sway, maximal balance range, 10-m walk, or 6-min walk) or better quality of life (SF-12 score) took more steps. A model including SF-12, maximal balance range, and 6-min walk accounted for 33% of the variance in average steps/day.Conclusions. The results suggest that better physical functioning and health status are predictors of average steps taken per day in stroke survivors and that predicting adherence to group exercise in this group is difficult.

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