Community-based physical and social activity for older adults with mild frailty: a rapid qualitative study of a collaborative intervention pilot.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intervening to modify frailty trajectories may be critical to maintain health and independence in later life. The Active Ageing Programme (AAP) is a 16-week community-based intervention for older people with mild frailty that combines physical activity and social interaction. The programme aims to positively impact resilience and wellbeing, changing the physical, mental and social factors that impact on frailty trajectories. We conducted a rapid qualitative study with the first cohort to understand the acceptability and feasibility of the AAP.

Methods

Purposive sampling was used to identify and recruit staff and participants involved in the AAP for semi-structured interviews. The topic guides covered experiences and perceptions of training and referral, delivery a

SUBMITTER: Liddle J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11657703 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature