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dc.contributor.authorBunn, Lisa
dc.contributor.authorByrne, C
dc.contributor.authorVirgo, P
dc.contributor.authorBannigan, Katrina
dc.contributor.authorCandy, E
dc.date.accessioned2020-08-08T10:17:51Z
dc.date.issued2021-03-02
dc.identifier.issn1354-8581
dc.identifier.issn1759-779X
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/16143
dc.description.abstract

<jats:sec><jats:title>Background/aims</jats:title><jats:p> Physical fitness is crucial in preserving independence and quality of life for older adults. A functional physical fitness assessment has been designed specifically for those aged 60 years and over. This study explored older people's perceptions of this assessment, conducted by student physiotherapists, and the feasibility of a larger study to evaluate the long-term effects of its use. </jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods</jats:title><jats:p> A total of five scheduled drop-in sessions were arranged. Participants aged 60 years and over were recruited. Physiotherapy students conducted the assessment and participants completed follow-up physical activity status and quality of life questionnaires as well as an evaluation of the session. Focus groups were conducted to explore participant's perceptions and experiences. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. </jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results</jats:title><jats:p> Overall, 91 adults (aged 60–93 years) participated, 75 (46 (61%) women and 10 (13%) men) completed questionnaires, and seven attended focus groups. In total, 100% of the 91 participants suggested that those aged 60 years and over would benefit from functional fitness assessment, and 79% perceived this would lead to increased physical activity. Focus group participants reported they enjoyed working with students and suggested that regular assessment would provide a yardstick for their level of fitness, that they would like to repeat their tests next year and that ‘they were mentally a positive thing’. </jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions</jats:title><jats:p> Functional fitness assessments were perceived as useful and encouraged older adults to increase their activity levels. Students successfully completed the tests in non-healthcare settings. This study suggests that a large trial designed to assess the benefit of regular functional fitness assessment for the over 60s in community settings is feasible. </jats:p></jats:sec>

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dc.languageen
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMark Allen Healthcare
dc.subjectAging
dc.subjectPrevention
dc.subjectClinical Research
dc.subject7.1 Individual care needs
dc.titleEvaluating participants' perceptions of a functional physical fitness assessment for those aged 60 years and over conducted in the community by student physiotherapists
dc.typejournal-article
dc.typeJournal Article
plymouth.issue3
plymouth.volume28
plymouth.publisher-urlhttps://www.magonlinelibrary.com/journal/ijtr
plymouth.publication-statusPublished
plymouth.journalInternational Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation
dc.identifier.doi10.12968/ijtr.2019.0050
plymouth.organisational-group/Plymouth
plymouth.organisational-group/Plymouth/Faculty of Health
plymouth.organisational-group/Plymouth/Faculty of Health/School of Health Professions
plymouth.organisational-group/Plymouth/REF 2021 Researchers by UoA
plymouth.organisational-group/Plymouth/REF 2021 Researchers by UoA/UoA03 Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy
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plymouth.organisational-group/Plymouth/Research Groups/Institute of Health and Community
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plymouth.organisational-group/Plymouth/Users by role/Academics
dcterms.dateAccepted2020-08-04
dc.rights.embargodate2021-12-14
dc.identifier.eissn1759-779X
dc.rights.embargoperiodNot known
rioxxterms.versionofrecord10.12968/ijtr.2019.0050
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rioxxterms.licenseref.startdate2021-03-02
rioxxterms.typeJournal Article/Review


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