There is no one size fits all: Elements of implementing virtual bike rides to address loneliness in people living with dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to identify factors that hinder or facilitate the implementation of an exergaming technology, SilverFit Mile, which offers virtual cycling, for nursing home residents with dementia in and its potential impact on feelings of loneliness.

Methods

The study followed a descriptive qualitative approach using semi structured interviews with eight care professionals in nursing homes in the Netherlands and based on the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). Thematic text analysis was used to analyze the interviews.

Results

We identified three main themes and twelve subthemes based on the CFIR. The main themes were residents' personal characteristics, implementation factors, and loneliness. SilverFit Mile was more suitable for thos

SUBMITTER: Budak KB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11437561 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature