How to Improve Hospitalized Older Adults’ Activity Level: A Mixed Methods Study

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PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN GERIATRICS Pub Date : 2022-09-14 DOI:10.1080/02703181.2022.2121884

K. Frederiksen, B. Nørgaard, I. Bruun

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Abstract Aims The study aims to explore (1) the perspectives of health professionals on increased attendance of physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) in clearly defined work assignments in two in-hospital departments and (2) the perspectives of geriatric patients on physical activity during hospitalization. Methods A mixed-methods study using a focus group interview and a questionnaire in assessing the impact of an intervention on increased attendance of PTs and OTs in clearly defined work assignments. The patients’ perspectives on physical activity were explored in one-on-one interviews. Results The health professionals reported that the intervention led to a higher degree of patients’ mobilization, increased collaboration, improved the health professionals’ competencies, and provided more time for monodisciplinary assignments. The six patients stated that encouragements promoted physical activity. Conclusions Increased attendance of PTs showed a positive impact on both the patients’ level of physical activity and the health professionals’ monodisciplinary assignments.

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如何提高住院老年人的活动水平:一项混合方法研究

摘要目的本研究旨在探讨（1）卫生专业人员对两个住院科室物理治疗师（PT）和职业治疗师（OT）在明确规定的工作任务中增加出勤率的看法；（2）老年患者对住院期间体育活动的看法。方法采用焦点小组访谈和问卷调查的混合方法研究，评估干预措施对PT和OT在明确定义的工作任务中出勤率增加的影响。在一对一访谈中探讨了患者对体育活动的看法。结果卫生专业人员报告说，干预措施提高了患者的动员程度，增加了协作，提高了卫生专业人员的能力，并为单学科任务提供了更多的时间。六名患者表示，鼓励可以促进身体活动。结论PT出勤率的增加对患者的体育活动水平和卫生专业人员的单学科任务都有积极影响。

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期刊介绍： This comprehensive journal is recognized for its useful balance of research and clinical practice articles. For more than twenty five years Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics has functioned as a forum for allied health professionals as well as others with a focus on rehabilitation of the geriatric client to share information, clinical experience, research, and therapeutic practice. Each issue focuses on current practice and emerging issues in the care of the older client, including rehabilitation and long-term care in institutional and community settings, and innovative programming; the entire range of problems experienced by the elderly; and the current skills needed for working with older clients.