Research Exploring Physical Activity in Care Homes (REACH): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Research Exploring Physical Activity in Care Homes (REACH): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background As life expectancy increases and the number of older people, particularly those aged 85 years and over, expands there is an increase in demand for long-term care. A large proportion of people in a care home setting spend most of their time sedentary, and this is one of the leadin...

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Main Authors: Anne Forster, Jennifer Airlie, Karen Birch, Robert Cicero, Bonnie Cundill, Alison Ellwood, Mary Godfrey, Liz Graham, John Green, Claire Hulme, Rebecca Lawton, Vicki McLellan, Nicola McMaster, Amanda Farrin, on behalf of the REACH Programme Team
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Care homes
Elderly
Feasibility
Cluster randomised controlled trial
Physical activity
Movement
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-017-1921-8

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