Review on mobility systems in elderly care institutions : an approach to manage physical activity related deconditioning
Year: 2013
Type: dissertation
Abstract: According to researches, inactivity and sedentary lifestyle dominated by inadequate knowledge, motivation and behavior skills impact heavily on elderly people’s functional capabilities and subsequently deconditioning. The aim of this study was to examine physical activity association with deconditioning with the aim of assessing factors affecting health promotion and presenting best practices being that could be used to improve well-being and quality of life. Qualitative literature review research methodology was used for this study on the subject of physical activity, functional decline and deconditioning. The articles were analyzed using inductive content analysis. Raw data was coded and themes generated. Similar themes were grouped into categories to generate an abstraction thus results. \nThe results of this study suggest screening methods and early interventions to be useful in assisting to mediate losses in elderly people. Interventions utilizing information, motivation and behavior skills in strategies have been considered effective. Individual’s mental and physical characteristics should be considered for effective intervention implementation and accomplishment. Health care professionals should realize their potential in impacting functional capacity. Therefore, Holistic approach to health promotion in managing deconditioning is undisputable.
Source: Theseus (Ammattikorkeakoulujen)
Author: Evilyn Kuria
Language: English
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1521593311