2013
DOI: 10.1002/oti.1361
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Older Adults' Perceptions of Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore older adults' perceptions of participation in physical activity (PA) as it impacts productive ageing and informs occupational therapy (OT) practice. In this phenomenological study, 15 community-dwelling older adults were recruited using purposive and snowball sampling at community locations. Data collection methods included two interviews and an observation. The primary finding was that older adults continue individual patterns of meaningful PA across their lifespan whe… Show more

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“…Adaptation processes in relation to PA and increasing impairments have, however, been described for older adults in general (Janssen & Stube, 2014). This warrants further research in order to explore coping strategies in relation to PA in persons with late effects of polio.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 89%
“…Adaptation processes in relation to PA and increasing impairments have, however, been described for older adults in general (Janssen & Stube, 2014). This warrants further research in order to explore coping strategies in relation to PA in persons with late effects of polio.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 89%
“…If an individual’s expectations are negative, researchers and clinicians may help motivate individuals to engage in physical activity using factors previously demonstrated to successfully motivate older adults. Janssen and Stube (2014) identified both intrinsic and extrinsic factors that contributed to older adults’ participation in physical activity. Older adults were motivated to exercise to maintain a sense of control over their health.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Older adults were motivated to exercise to maintain a sense of control over their health. Effective health educators who recommended manageable physical activity routines also helped motivated them, further identifying the need for clinicians who are educated about the needs of older adults (Janssen & Stube, 2014). …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…4648 Additionally, regardless of physical function level many older adults rate their health based on perceptions of their quality of life. 49 Studies assessing functional and/or quality of life outcomes not only address areas that are important to the older heart failure population, but also address key elements in the Healthy People 2020 initiative, specifically the goals of reducing functional burden and increasing physical activity engagement by older adults.…”
Section: Recommendationsmentioning
confidence: 99%