Abstract Information on the amount of exercise practised by nursing home (NH) residents is
scarce. This study aimed at describing NH residents' participation in exercise classes, as …

The level of exercise among older adults is low, particularly among those living in health-
care institutions. To gain insight into the perceptions of institutionalized older adults towards …

The objectives of this study were to test a model of the factors that influence exercise
activities among a group of older adults living in a continuing care retirement community with …

The purpose of this study was to apply self‐efficacy theory to explore predictors of regular
exercise among older residents of long‐term care institutions. Convenience sampling was …

This primary care-based study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of a 24-week
intervention on physical activity and physical fitness in a group of community-dwelling older …

Purpose: To explore different institutional barriers to and facilitators of physical activity (PA)
in nursing homes. Methods: Cross-sectional survey of 40 German nursing homes and 217 …

The aim of this review was to evaluate current evidence regarding the effects of interventions
on physical activity in the subgroup of nursing home residents as well as to critically review …

Lack of participation in regular physical activity by the frail elderly is associated with a
decline in physical functioning and an inability to carry out activities of daily living. This in …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine physical activity and the predictors of
physical activity and exercise among nursing home residents. DESIGN: Population study …

Exercise interventions improve physical fitness, cognitive and affective function, and quality
of life among nursing home residents. However, little is known regarding the consequences …