Patterns of physical activity among nursing home residents before and during the Covid 19 pandemic —a systematic observation

ConclusionsNursing homes constitute highly sedentary places —an issue exacerbated by access restrictions for external activity experts and significant others as well as behavioural restrictions for residents during the Covid-19 pandemic. Staff could not compensate due to existing time restraints and lack of training in PA promotion. Based on our findings, we recommend future studies to develop feasible and resource-low activities to be integrated into the daily routines of nursing homes.
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research