Barriers and facilitators for physical fitness training in orthopedic geriatric rehabilitation. A qualitative study

CONCLUSIONS: The barriers and facilitators found largely correspond with those found for participation in exercise in related settings, but also show important differences. This overview of barriers and facilitators enables multidisciplinary teams to design improvements at the level of the organization and interventions, as well as at the level of the individual training program, tailoring it to the patient's circumstances and needs. Further research should focus on weighing these barriers and facilitators to develop a feasible guidance for daily practice, as well as testing their effect on the adherence to existing physical fitness training guidelines.PMID:38357823 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2314161

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - February 15, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Elizabeth M Wattel Franka J M Meiland Johannes C van der Wouden Aafke J de Groot Cees M P M Hertogh Karin H L Gerrits Source Type: research