Reducing Sedentary Time among Older Adults in Assisted Living: Perceptions, Barriers, and Motivators.

ABSTRACT: Older adults accumulate more sedentary time (ST) than any other age group, especially those in assisted living residences (ALRs). Reducing prolonged ST could help maintain function among older adults. However, to develop effective intervention strategies, it is important to understand the factors that influence sedentary behavior. The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions of ST as well as barriers and motivators to reducing ST among older adults in assisted living, in the context of the Social Ecological Model (SEM). Using a qualitative description approach, we sought to learn about participants' perceptions of sedentary time in their daily lives. Semi-structured focus groups were held at six ALRs with 31 participants (84% women, 83.5 ± 6.5 years). Data were transcribed and code

SUBMITTER: Voss ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7037380 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature