Promotion of Exercise and Health for Older People in Primary Care: A Qualitative Study on the Potential, Experiences and Strategies of General Practitioners in Germany.

ABSTRACT: In advanced age, physical activity becomes an important element in maintaining one's individual health. GPs are considered to be well suited for advising and attending to older patients according to the principles of (preventive) healthcare. The subject was examined in the context of a study that determined options for action, experiences and strategies relating to the physical activation of older patients by GPs. Between 2021 and 2022, 76 semi-standardised interviews amongst GPs were conducted in all federal states of Germany. The data were evaluated by qualitative content analysis. The category system includes: importance of promoting physical activity; focus of exercise counselling; procedure of counselling; overview of exercise offers and cooperation with healthcare stakeholders; chall

SUBMITTER: Wangler J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10423120 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature