Exploring the Attendance and Potential Benefits of Reducing Sitting Time for Residents in a Canadian Long-Term Care Setting: A Pilot Study

Background: This study aimed to assess the attendance to a novel intervention aiming to reduce sitting time in a long-term care facility and exploring the potential functional benefits. Methods: The intervention consisted of research staff visiting a resident to promote standing for 10-minute sessio...

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Main Authors: Amanda Lee MSc, Martin Sénéchal PhD, Emily Read RN, PhD, Danielle R. Bouchard PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-12-01
Series:Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2333721420981327