People living with dementia and their family carers' adherence to home-based Tai Chi practice.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to understand what influenced people living with dementia and their family carers' adherence to the home-based component of a Tai Chi exercise intervention.

Method

Dyads, of people living with dementia and their family carers, who participated in the intervention arm of the Tai Chi for people living with dementia trial, were invited to join weekly Tai Chi classes for 20 weeks and practice at home. Semi-structured dyadic home interviews were conducted on average after 16 weeks of classes. The views of 15 dyads with a range of home practice adherence were sought in semi-structured interviews. The interviews were analysed using an inductive thematic approach.

Results

Most participants found time to practise Tai Chi at home and practis

SUBMITTER: Barrado-Martin Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8216316 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature