Finding the way - nursing staff's perceptions and experiences of outdoor walks with residents in dementia care homes: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Outdoor walks have been shown to provide physical and cognitive benefits and may help reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in care home residents. However, little is known about how nursing staff perceive and integrate these walks into daily care. This study aimed to explore staff perceptions and experiences of outdoor walks, focusing on their benefits and how to integrate them into routine care.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven informants, all nursing staff, from six dementia care homes located in different residential areas in Sweden. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.

Results

Three main categories were identified: 'Walks with purpose and meaning', 'Challenges with outdoor walks an

SUBMITTER: Sjoholm C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12403861 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature