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Daily physical activity in older adults across levels of care: the HUNT Trondheim 70 + study.

Astrid UstadKaren SverdrupGro Gujord TangenØystein DøhlBeatrix VereijkenPernille ThingstadNina Skjæret-Maroni
Published in: European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity (2024)
This is the first population-based study using device-measured PA to describe daily PA across levels of care. The results showed that low-intensity activities constitute the primary component of everyday PA, advocating for placing greater emphasis on the significant role these activities play in maintaining daily PA at older age. Furthermore, the study demonstrated that activity types and bout durations are related to the ability to live independently among older adults. Overall, these findings can contribute to better target interventions to maintain function and independence in older adults.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • palliative care
  • body mass index
  • quality improvement
  • pain management
  • depressive symptoms
  • middle aged