Exploring the perspectives of clinicians on solutions to tackling physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour in older hospital patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Despite growing research on sedentary behaviour and physical activity among hospitalised older people, there is little evidence of effective intervention strategies. This study sought input from clinical staff from various health professions on strategies to increase physical activity and reduce sedentariness for hospitalised older people.

Methods

A 60-minute focus group discussion involving two physiotherapists, two occupational therapists, one doctor, one nurse and one social worker was conducted. Participants were recruited from a subacute geriatric ward and an acute orthopaedic ward with an orthogeriatric service at a general hospital. Data were thematically analysed.

Results

Six strategies to reduce sedentary behaviour and increase physical activity wer

SUBMITTER: Jasper U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10084344 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature