This systematic review of 67 studies examined the barriers and facilitators to physical activity in long-term care settings from the perspectives of residents, staff, and family members. Using thematic synthesis, 51 themes emerged, 27 relating to facilitators and 24 to barriers. Interpersonal factors, such as social support, were the most commonly cited facilitator and intrapersonal factors, such as health, were the most commonly cited barrier.
Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity Among Older Adults in Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review Using the Social Ecological Model
This systematic review of 67 studies examined the barriers and facilitators to physical activity in long-term care settings from the perspectives of residents, staff, and family members. Using thematic synthesis, 51 themes emerged, 27 relating to facilitators and 24 to barriers. Interpersonal factors, such as social support, were the most commonly cited facilitator and intrapersonal factors, such as health, were the most commonly cited barrier.
