Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity Among Older Adults in Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review Using the Social Ecological Model.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To ascertain the barriers and facilitators to physical activity (PA) for older adults in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs), from the perspective of residents, staff, and family.

Methods

A mixed-methods systematic review, underpinned by the Social Ecological Model (SEM). Five databases were searched from inception to May 2024. Data synthesis followed a convergent integrated approach, with relevant quantitative data 'qualitised' and synthesised with qualitative data using thematic synthesis.

Results

This review included 67 studies (40 qualitative, 16 mixed-methods, and 11 quantitative). Thematic synthesis identified 51 key themes (27 facilitators and 24 barriers), spanning all levels of the SEM. Intrapersonal factors (e.g. poor general health) were the

SUBMITTER: Baidya S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12541124 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature