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Exercise training program for older adults. Incentives and disincentives for participation.

Joanne Kraenzle Schneider1, Ann Eveker, Deborah Rilling Bronder

  • 1Saint Louis University School of Nursing, 3525 Caroline Mall, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA.

Journal of Gerontological Nursing
|October 8, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Older adults aged 78+ are motivated to join exercise programs for health and psychological benefits, as well as positive program features. However, competing commitments and doubts about exercise can be barriers.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Exercise Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Community-dwelling older adults (78+) represent a growing demographic with unique health and lifestyle considerations.
  • Understanding participation barriers and motivators for exercise programs in this age group is crucial for promoting healthy aging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and describe the key incentives and disincentives influencing participation in exercise training programs among individuals aged 78 and older.
  • To provide insights for healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, to better design and implement effective exercise interventions for seniors.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study design was employed, involving phone interviews with 209 community-dwelling older adults (147 women, 62 men) aged 78-95 years.
  • Qualitative data from interviews regarding decisions to participate in exercise were analyzed using content analysis.

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Main Results:

  • Three primary incentive themes emerged: perceived Health Benefits, Psychological Benefits, and Positive Program Features.
  • Key disincentive themes included Competing Commitments, Doubts about Exercise efficacy or personal ability, and Negative Program Features.

Conclusions:

  • Exercise program design for individuals 78 and older should strategically address identified incentives and disincentives.
  • Nurses and healthcare providers should consider the specific lifestyle, age-related obligations, and values of this cohort when promoting exercise participation.