Acceptability of physical activity signposting for pre-frail older adults: a qualitative study to inform intervention development

BMC Geriatrics

Research

Emma Vardy¹  Jane McDermott²  Annemarie Money³  Danielle Harris³  Helen Hawley-Hague⁴  Chris Todd⁵ 

[1] Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, M13 9PL, Manchester, UK;Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing, The University of Manchester, M13 9PL, Manchester, UK;Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, M6 8HD, Salford, UK;Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, M13 9PL, Manchester, UK;School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, M13 9PL, Manchester, UK;National Institute for Health and Care Research, Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, M13 9PL, Manchester, UK;Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, M13 9PL, Manchester, UK;National Institute for Health and Care Research, Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, M13 9PL, Manchester, UK;Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, M13 9PL, Manchester, UK;Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing, The University of Manchester, M13 9PL, Manchester, UK;National Institute for Health and Care Research, Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, M13 9PL, Manchester, UK;Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, M13 9PL, Manchester, UK;Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing, The University of Manchester, M13 9PL, Manchester, UK;School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, M13 9PL, Manchester, UK;Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, M13 9WL, Manchester, UK;

关键词: Older adults;    Frailty;    Pre-frailty;    Physical activity;    Healthy ageing;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12877-023-04202-8

 received in 2023-03-24, accepted in 2023-07-28,  发布年份 2023

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

Frailty is a medical condition common in older adults characterised by diminished strength and reduced physiologic function in which individuals are more vulnerable to multiple adverse health outcomes. Pre-frailty is an intermediate stage associated with some minor health outcomes. However, the main risk is progression toward moderate/severe frailty. Evidence shows physical activity interventions to be effective in slowing or modifying the progression of frailty. Researchers at the University of Manchester are developing a behaviour change intervention targeting pre-frail older adults, signposting them to group-based physical activity classes known to be effective for delaying/slowing frailty. This paper reports on the initial intervention development work with key stakeholders exploring the practicality of taking forward this intervention and identifying uncertainties to be explored in the feasibility stage. These included issues around physical activity messaging, the use of the term ‘frail’, identification/recruitment of pre-frail older adults, and the acceptability of behaviour change techniques. There was overwhelming support for a proactive approach to addressing pre-frailty issues. Given that a large proportion of older adults are estimated to be pre-frail, interventions aimed at this group have the potential to support healthy ageing, positively impacting on frailty outcomes and providing wider population health benefits.

【 授权许可】

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© BioMed Central Ltd., part of Springer Nature 2023

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