Turpie, L., Whitelaw, S. and Topping, C. (2017) Physical activity promotion in care homes. Working with Older People, 21(4), pp. 206-214. (doi: 10.1108/WWOP-07-2017-0016)
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Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to report on the implementation of a physical activity (PA) scheme – Let’s Motivate (LM) – within private care homes (CHs) in Dumfries and Galloway (D&G), Scotland; aiming to provide an insight into the different factors which might contribute to its success and further sustainability. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative study is described in which one-to-one semi-structured interviews were carried out with eight key staff involved in implementing the project within two purposively sampled CHs; in order to explore their views and experiences of implementation. Findings: The paper provides an insight into the different factors which stand to both promote and impede the successful implementation of LM, within the two CHs involved. Originality/value: This paper explores a new and innovative PA initiative in CHs in D&G, Scotland. Studies exploring the factors which can both promote and impede implementation are important as they can help to usefully inform the implementation and sustainability of initiatives.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Turpie, Lindsay and Whitelaw, Dr Alexander |
Authors: | Turpie, L., Whitelaw, S., and Topping, C. |
College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social & Environmental Sustainability |
Journal Name: | Working with Older People |
Publisher: | Emerald Publishing |
ISSN: | 1366-3666 |
ISSN (Online): | 2042-8790 |
Published Online: | 24 August 2017 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2017 Emerald Publishing |
First Published: | First published in Working with Older People 21(4):206-214 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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