Setting-related influences on physical inactivity of older adults in residential care settings: a review

Setting-related influences on physical inactivity of older adults in residential care settings: a review

Abstract Background Despite the detrimental effects of physical inactivity for older adults, especially aged residents of residential care settings may spend much time in inactive behavior. This may be partly due to their poorer physical condition; however, there may also be other, setting-related f...

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Main Authors: Johanna G. Douma, Karin M. Volkers, Gwenda Engels, Marieke H. Sonneveld, Richard H.M. Goossens, Erik J.A. Scherder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Aged
Nursing home
Review
Sedentary lifestyle
Environment design
Caregiver
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0487-3

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