Examining older adults’ perceived workload, motivators, and barriers experienced during an exergame study — a mixed methods approach

Family carers of older adults with disability often both experience stress that may affect their ability to provide care, and find some caregiving activities differentially challenging. The objectives of this research are to identify the caregiving activities that are most problematic to carers and to explore the reasons why carers found these activities challenging. Participants were past or current carers aged 19 years and older. Using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods approach, data were collected through a survey and open-ended interviews. Thematic analysis revealed that an activity was likely to be more problematic if it had to be coordinated with other caregiving needs or where a care recipient’s disability was severe.

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Exploring the Benefits of Mindfulness Training in Healthy Community-Dwelling Older Adults: a Randomized Controlled Study Using a Mixed Methods Approach

Mindfulness ◽

10.1007/s12671-018-1041-x ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 737-748 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Alexandra J. Fiocco ◽

Sasha Mallya ◽

Mitra Farzaneh ◽

Diana Koszycki

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Mindfulness Training ◽

Randomized Controlled Study ◽

Controlled Study ◽

Mixed Methods Approach ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Healthy Community ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

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Neighbourhood cohesion and mental wellbeing among older adults: A mixed methods approach

Social Science & Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.02.027 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 107 ◽

pp. 44-51 ◽

Cited By ~ 54

Author(s):

Jane Elliott ◽

Catharine R. Gale ◽

Samantha Parsons ◽

Diana Kuh

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Mental Wellbeing ◽

Mixed Methods Approach

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Why Older Adults Spend Time Sedentary and Break Their Sedentary Behavior: A Mixed-Methods Approach Using Life-Logging Equipment

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2016-0267 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 259-266 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Manon L. Dontje ◽

Calum F. Leask ◽

Juliet Harvey ◽

Dawn A. Skelton ◽

Sebastien F.M. Chastin

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Mixed Methods Approach

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Adaptive Strategies and Person-Environment Fit among Functionally Limited Older Adults Aging in Place: A Mixed Methods Approach

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph120911954 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (9) ◽

pp. 11954-11974 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Laura L. Lien ◽

Carmen D. Steggell ◽

Susanne Iwarsson

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Aging In Place ◽

Adaptive Strategies ◽

Mixed Methods Approach ◽

Person Environment Fit

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Falls Prevention Process in Assisted Living Communities

Journal of Applied Gerontology ◽

10.1177/0733464817748776 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 38 (6) ◽

pp. 805-824 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

DaRae Coughlin ◽

Susan E. Nordman-Oliveira ◽

Mary Schlaak ◽

James H. Ford

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Assisted Living ◽

Prevention Programs ◽

Falls Prevention ◽

Risk Assessments ◽

Change Model ◽

Significant Issue ◽

Reduction Strategy ◽

Mixed Methods Approach

Falls are a significant issue for older adults, and many older adults who once received care in nursing homes now reside in assisted living communities (ALCs). ALC staff needs to address resident falls prevention; however, federal or state requirements or oversight are limited. This research explores falls prevention in Wisconsin ALCs in the context of the Kotter Change Model to identify strategies and inform efforts to establish a more consistent, proactive falls prevention process for ALCs. A mixed methods approach demonstrated inconsistency and variability in the use of falls risk assessments and prevention programs, which led to the development of standardized, proactive falls prevention process flowcharts. This process, as delineated, provides ALCs with an approach to organize a comprehensive falls reduction strategy. Findings highlight the importance of educating staff regarding assessments, resident motivation, falls prevention programs, and feedback, all key components of the falls prevention process.

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