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Motivators for Physical Activity among Ambulatory Nursing Home Older Residents
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
The purpose of this study was to explore self-identified motivators for regular physical activity among ambulatory nursing home older residents.
A qualitative exploratory design was adopted.
Purposive sampling was performed to recruit 18 older residents from two nursing homes in Taiwan.
The interview transcripts were analyzed by qualitative content analysis.
Five motivators of physical activity emerged from the result of analysis: eagerness for returning home, fear of becoming totally dependent, improving mood state, filling empty time, and previously cultivated habit.
Research on physical activity from the perspectives of nursing home older residents has been limited.
An empirically grounded understanding from this study could provide clues for promoting and supporting lifelong engagement in physical activity among older residents.
The motivators reported in this study should be considered when designing physical activity programs.
These motivators can be used to encourage, guide, and provide feedback to support older residents in maintaining physical activity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chen, Yuh-Min& Li, Yueh-Ping. 2014. Motivators for Physical Activity among Ambulatory Nursing Home Older Residents. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049240
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chen, Yuh-Min& Li, Yueh-Ping. Motivators for Physical Activity among Ambulatory Nursing Home Older Residents. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049240
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chen, Yuh-Min& Li, Yueh-Ping. Motivators for Physical Activity among Ambulatory Nursing Home Older Residents. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049240
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1049240