Hahn, Lea-Sofie; Thiel, Ansgar; Dembeck, Viola; Haigis, Daniel; Matting, Leon; Pomiersky, Rebekka; Eschweiler, Gerhard W; Nieß, Andreas M; Sudeck, Gorden; Frahsa, Annika (2024). A 10-step participatory program for developing, implementing, and evaluating physical activity promoting actions in nursing homes in Germany. BMC public health, 24(1), p. 419. BioMed Central 10.1186/s12889-024-17727-3
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BACKGROUND
Since multidimensional barriers challenge nursing homes, a socio-ecological approach is needed for physical activity promotion in this setting. So far, little is known about how such an approach can be transferred into the successful development and implementation of PA-promoting actions together with stakeholders on-site. We aimed to investigate the actions and dimensions of PA-promoting actions and their sustainable implementation. To contribute to closing this gap, we present a 10-step program for co-developing and co-evaluating PA-promoting actions in nursing homes through an integrated counselling approach.
METHODS
We used a multiple case study approach that built upon manifold data sources, collected in 7 nursing homes over 3 years between 2021 and 2023. We collected fieldnotes and photologs from 14 future workshops (2 per home); 7 evaluation workshops (1 per home); 36 individual counsellings (2 sessions per resident), as well as 87 implementation protocols (action type and frequency), 11 evaluation questionnaires (changes among resources, cooperations, and collaborations); 7 goal attainment scales and 18 individual activity schedules. In addition, we retrieved and documented progress information at regular intervals by phone or email.
RESULTS
With staff, residents, relatives, and volunteers, we co-developed 112 ideas for PA promotion; from which 54 ideas were implemented and integrated into everyday life, differentiated into "activities of daily living," "structured activities," and "activity-friendly environments."; 18 residents in 4 homes participated in individual counselling to develop individual activity schedules. Eighteen actions were rated as "(much) more successful than expected"; 10 "(much) worse than expected," and 23 "as successful as expected." Three actions were not evaluated.
DISCUSSION
The participatory integrated counselling approach led to home-specific actions and promoted implementation into everyday life. The number and dimensions of actions implemented largely depended on the mission and vision of the respective home. The lack of staff could partially be compensated for by involving neighbourhoods, volunteers, and community organisations, such as local clubs.
CONCLUSION
To effectively promote PA in nursing homes, a tailored approach considering structural conditions, locations, volunteer engagement, and organisational visions is essential. Long-lasting partnerships and low-threshold opportunities prove promising. Future research should delve into structural-level change processes and outcomes in this context.
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Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
04 Faculty of Medicine > Pre-clinic Human Medicine > Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM) |
UniBE Contributor: |
Frahsa, Annika |
Subjects: |
600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health 300 Social sciences, sociology & anthropology > 360 Social problems & social services |
ISSN: |
1471-2458 |
Publisher: |
BioMed Central |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Pubmed Import |
Date Deposited: |
12 Feb 2024 09:21 |
Last Modified: |
27 Feb 2024 15:58 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1186/s12889-024-17727-3 |
PubMed ID: |
38336672 |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Nursing homes Participatory Integrated Counselling Approach Physical Activity Promotion |
BORIS DOI: |
10.48350/192768 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/192768 |
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