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Barriers, motivators and facilitators of physical activity in people with dementia and their family carers in England: dyadic interviews

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posted on 2023-06-09, 20:32 authored by Nicolas Farina, Alice Williams, Kirsty Clarke, Laura Hughes, Serena Thomas, Ruth G Lowry, Sube Banerjee
Introduction: Physical activity may have a number of physical and mental health benefits for people with dementia and their carers. However, there is limited evidence about factors that influence physical activity participation in these groups. This study therefore looks at the barriers, facilitators and motivators of physical activity in people with dementia, from both the perspective of the person with dementia and their carer. Method: Thirty participants (15 sets of community-dwelling people with dementia and their family carers) were recruited from the South East of England. The participants took part in semi-structured dyadic interviews about their views of physical activity. Interviews were analysed using inductive thematic analysis at an individual level and comparisons were made between the groups. Results: Common motivator themes across persons with dementia and family carers were emotional and physical wellbeing, and social connectedness. Physical health was seen as a common barrier in both groups. Physical activity in the person with dementia was encouraged and supported by the family carer. For the carer, their caring role, and limited time acted as barriers to their participation. Conclusion: Themes such as social connectedness, positive emotion and health were seen as key motivators to physical activity, which indicate that people with dementia and carers use physical activity as a means to maintain and improve their quality of life. Supporting family members to better facilitate such activities could encourage physical activity in people with dementia.

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  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Journal

Aging and Mental Health

ISSN

1360-7863

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Page range

1-11

Department affiliated with

  • BSMS Neuroscience Publications

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  • Yes

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2020-02-07

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2021-02-19

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2020-02-06

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