A community-based modified sport program for rural community-dwelling older adults: A pilot study

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q2 NURSING

Australian Journal of Rural Health Pub Date : 2024-03-20 DOI:10.1111/ajr.13108

Jake Romein MClinExPhys, Gabrielle Hutchins BHlthSc (Nutr&Exerc), Ella Ottrey PhD, Scott Talpey PhD, Jaclyn Bishop PhD

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Abstract

Introduction

With Australiaʼs ageing population, especially in rural regions, promoting physical activity among older adults is crucial.

Objective

To identify factors influencing participation of older adults (60 years or over) from a rural community in a modified sport program and assess satisfaction with a pilot modified sport program informed by these findings.

Design

Insights and ideas from two focus groups exploring community perspectives on a modified sport program informed the development of a six-week pilot modified sport program delivered with the local fitness centre. Post-program surveys assessed participant satisfaction, willingness to continue, and likelihood of recommending the program to others.

Findings

Nine participants attended the focus groups, highlighting increased social connection, health management, and healthy ageing as key motivators. Joint and health concerns, cost, and time constraints emerged as main barriers. Preferences for the program included weekly sessions, alternating sports, indoor venues, and supporting modifications, but maintaining traditional rules.

Thirteen participants participated in the pilot modified sport program. There was strong program attendance (86%). All participants (13/13) rated their satisfaction as very satisfied. They were highly likely to recommend the program to others (8.5/10) and were interested in continuing modified sport after the pilot (7.7/10).

Discussion

This study demonstrates for the first time that modified sport is of interest to older people in the rural setting, and that delivering such a program is feasible in a small community. Rural communities implementing modified sport should consider the availability of suitable facilities and equipment, access to an engaging facilitator and participant cost.

Conclusion

Through a strong connection between the health service and community fitness centre, a modified sport program was developed and implemented, well-attended and enjoyed by participants in a rural community.

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针对居住在农村社区的老年人的社区改良体育计划：试点研究。

导言：随着澳大利亚人口老龄化的加剧，尤其是在农村地区，促进老年人的体育锻炼至关重要：目的：确定影响农村社区老年人（60 岁或以上）参与改良运动项目的因素，并根据这些结果评估改良运动试点项目的满意度：设计：两个焦点小组探讨了社区对改良运动项目的看法，其见解和想法为与当地健身中心合作开展为期六周的改良运动试点项目提供了依据。项目结束后的调查评估了参与者的满意度、继续参与的意愿以及向他人推荐该项目的可能性：九名参与者参加了焦点小组，他们强调增加社会联系、健康管理和健康老龄化是主要动机。关节和健康问题、费用和时间限制是主要障碍。对该计划的偏好包括每周一次的课程、交替运动、室内场地、支持修改，但保留传统规则。13 名参与者参加了改良运动试点项目。活动出勤率很高（86%）。所有参与者（13/13）的满意度都被评为 "非常满意"。他们极有可能向其他人推荐该项目（8.5/10），并有兴趣在试点项目结束后继续开展改良运动（7.7/10）：讨论：本研究首次表明，农村地区的老年人对改良运动感兴趣，而且在小社区开展此类活动是可行的。农村社区在开展改良运动时，应考虑是否有合适的设施和设备、是否有吸引人的主持人以及参与者的费用：通过卫生服务机构和社区健身中心之间的紧密联系，一项改良运动计划得以开发和实施，并在农村社区得到了广泛的参与和参与者的喜爱。

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来源期刊

Australian Journal of Rural Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

2.30

自引率

16.70%

发文量

122

审稿时长

12 months

期刊介绍： The Australian Journal of Rural Health publishes articles in the field of rural health. It facilitates the formation of interdisciplinary networks, so that rural health professionals can form a cohesive group and work together for the advancement of rural practice, in all health disciplines. The Journal aims to establish a national and international reputation for the quality of its scholarly discourse and its value to rural health professionals. All articles, unless otherwise identified, are peer reviewed by at least two researchers expert in the field of the submitted paper.