Program Evaluation and Refinement of the "Safe Functional Home Exercise" Program for Improving Physical Activity in Older People with Dementia Who Receive Home Care.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

People with dementia who receive home care have low levels of physical activity participation.

Objectives

To evaluate and refine a co-designed exercise program for home care clients with dementia, led by trained care support workers.

Methods

An action research cycle whereby support workers, clients and carers (each n = 26) from the "Safe Functional Home Exercise" feasibility study were invited to complete an evaluation survey. Participants rated statements using Likert-style scales on (1) staff training, (2) staff confidence, (3) program support and (4) satisfaction. The participants could provide comments for situations that affected exercise performance, suggested improvements for staff training, program support and exercises. The co-design panel (origi

SUBMITTER: Lee DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10815054 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature