Embedding Physical Activity Within Community Home Support Services for Older Adults in Ireland - A Qualitative Study of Barriers and Enablers.

Lauren SwanN Frances HorganVanda CumminsElissa BurtonRose GalvinDawn A SkeltonBex TownleyProf Frank DoyleSamira B JabakhanjiJan SørensenDebbie RooneyLisa MurphyAustin WartersMaria O'Sullivan

Published in: Clinical interventions in aging (2022)

Our findings suggest that embedding physical activity initiatives within home support services could be feasible. Restructuring of services, engaging HCAs, and moving beyond traditional "task-oriented" care models to more personalised proactive approaches may facilitate this initiative and support aging in place.

Keyphrases

healthcare
physical activity
quality improvement
mental health
primary care
affordable care act
body mass index
palliative care
depressive symptoms
pain management
health insurance