Impact of DementiaGo in residential homes
Research type
Research Study
Full title
What is the impact of DementiaGo in residential homes on residents, relatives and staff?
IRAS ID
254372
Contact name
Katherine Algar-Skaife
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 8 months, 0 days
Research summary
The WHO Global Recommendations on Physical Activity recommend at least 150 minutes a week of physical activity for adults aged over 65 (WHO, 2010). However, evidence suggests that residents in care home settings spend the majority of their day in a sedentary state with little interaction with care staff (Sackley et al., 2006). This can have an adverse effect on the physical and psychological health, as well as the quality of life of residents (Forster et al., 2017). However, research indicates that a low level of exercise or physical activity can improve the mental well-being of older people (Windle, 2014). DementiaGo will therefore aim to increase the physical activity of residents in residential care home across Gwynedd, and in turn improve the well-being and quality of life of residents.
A recent study has found that care staff do not relate to the terms ‘increase physical activity’ as they expect that this is something achieved through a specific class or activity with an activity coordinator in the home rather than an aim they can contribute to (Forster et al., 2017). The DementiaGo team will therefore explore their aim through using terms such as ‘improving movement’ of residents.
Focussing on three residential homes in Gwynedd, the researcher will conduct qualitative interviews with residents, family members, and care staff in each home to explore the impact of DementiaGo on physical activity and quality of life of residents.REC name
Wales REC 5
REC reference
19/WA/0067
Date of REC Opinion
28 Feb 2019
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion