Behavior change techniques to increase physical activity among older adults living in long-term care facilities: A systematic review

• Published in: Journal of health psychology Vol. 30; no. 6; pp. 1210 - 1226
• Main Authors: Shi, Ying, Xie, Tingting, Xie, Xiyan, Shao, Lu, Lao, Aidi, Zhang, June
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.05.2025; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Behavior change; Behavior Therapy - methods; Change agents; Exercise - psychology; Goal setting; Health Behavior; Health promotion; Health Promotion - methods; Health status; Humans; Intervention; Long term health care; Long term hospitals; Long-Term Care; Nursing Homes; Older people; Physical activity; Sedentary; Selfmonitoring; Social support; Systematic review; older adults; behavior change techniques; long-term care; physical activity

Despite the health benefits of physical activity, many older adults living in long-term care facilities lead sedentary lifestyles and do not meet minimum physical activity recommendations. Determining the behavior change techniques (BCTs) used in physical activity interventions can help us understan...