miller-perceivedfeasibility-2018.pdf (457.19 kB)
The perceived feasibility and acceptability of a conceptually challenging exercise training program in older adults
journal contribution
posted on 2018-01-01, 00:00 authored by Clint MillerClint Miller, Megan TeychenneMegan Teychenne, Jaimie-Lee MapleBackground: Exercise training is an essential component of falls prevention strategies, but they do not fully address components of physical function that leads to falls. The training approaches to achieve this may not be perceived as appropriate or even feasible in older adults. This study aims to assess the perceived feasibility and acceptability of novel exercise training approaches not usually prescribed to older adults. Patients and methods: Fourteen adults were exposed to conceptually and physically demanding exercises. Interviews were then conducted to determine perceptions and acceptability of individual exercise tasks. Qualitative thematic analysis was used to identify themes. Results: Safety and confidence, acceptability, and population participation were the key themes identified. Staff knowledge, presence, program design, and overt safety equipment were important for alleviating initial apprehension. Although physically demanding, participants expressed satisfaction when challenged. Prior disposition, understanding the value, and the appeal of novel exercises were perceived to influence program engagement. Conclusion: Given the evidence for acceptability, this type of training is feasible and may be appropriate as part of an exercise training program for older adults. Further research should be conducted to confirm that the physical adaptations to exercise training approaches as presented in this study occur in a similar manner to that observed in younger adults, and to also determine whether these adaptations lead to prolonged independence and reduced falls in older adults compared to usual care.
History
Journal
Clinical interventions in agingVolume
13Pagination
451 - 461Publisher
Dove Medical PressLocation
Macclesfield, Eng.Publisher DOI
Link to full text
ISSN
1176-9092eISSN
1178-1998Language
engPublication classification
C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
2018, Miller et al.Usage metrics
Categories
No categories selectedKeywords
balanceexercisefallsover-speed trainingphysical activitypower trainingqualitative analysisthematic analysisScience & TechnologyLife Sciences & BiomedicineGeriatrics & Gerontologyexercise\/physical activityENERGY-COSTMUSCLE POWERQUALITATIVE RESEARCHRISK-FACTORSBODY-WEIGHTWALKINGPEOPLESTRENGTHMOBILITY
Licence
Exports
RefWorks
BibTeX
Ref. manager
Endnote
DataCite
NLM
DC