Physical activity for people living with dementia: carer outcomes and side effects from the perspectives of professionals and family carers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adherence to physical activity is challenging for people living with dementia, and largely dependent on carers' involvement. Carers are likely to support physical activity based on their perceived balance between benefits and potential side effects of such intervention for both patients and themselves. Professionals also have a role in terms of optimising such interventions not only for people with dementia but also their carers.

Aims

The present study aimed to identify the priorities of carers and professionals regarding (1) outcomes of physical activity for people living with dementia on carers and (2) side effects on patients and carers.

Methods

This was a two-round prioritisation exercise. In round one, participants were asked to rank, from most to leas

SUBMITTER: Goncalves AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8081678 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature