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Preference and value of physical activity among community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A
1Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China; Central South University, Xiangya School of Nursing, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Aim:
To explore preference and value of doing physical activity (PA) among community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
Methods:
Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted among 14 interviewees diagnosed with MCI. Social cognitive theory (SCT) was used to guide to investigate the preference and value of doing PA. The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed, and data were analysed by the directed content analysis. Results were reported according to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) guidelines.
Results:
Three themes with eight subthemes of PA preference and value were identified based on the SCT: (1) personal perspectives: PA knowledge and attitude (insufficient PA knowledge, PA as lesser priority, and increased PA knowledge); (2) environmental perspectives: PA facilitators and barriers (social support and bad weather); (3) behavioural perspectives: PA preference and value (within their reach, flexible, and free or cost-effective PA materials).
Conclusions:
Our study identified the specific preference and value of PA among community-dwelling older adults with MCI. Strategies to increase their knowledge, support, and PA diversity are urgently needed.
