Assessing health-related resources in senior living residences

Abstract This study evaluated a new tool, “The Audit of Physical Activity Resources for Seniors” (APARS), which assesses the physical activity environment in Senior Living Residences (SLRs). Audits were conducted in 29 SLRs and inter-rater reliability was assessed. Pearson correlations were examined...

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Published inJournal of aging studies Vol. 25; no. 3; pp. 206 - 214
Main Authors Kerr, Jacqueline, Carlson, Jordan A, Sallis, James F, Rosenberg, Dori, Leak, Chikarlo R, Saelens, Brian E, Chapman, James E, Frank, Lawrence D, Cain, Kelli L, Conway, Terry L, King, Abby C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Inc 01.08.2011
Subjects
Built environment
Elderly
Exercise
Health
Health Care Services
Health promotion
Internal Medicine
Long Term Care
Nursing Homes
Obesity
Physical Fitness
Quality of Life
Social Programs
Social Services
Obesity
Exercise
Built environment
Health promotion
Quality of life
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Summary:Abstract This study evaluated a new tool, “The Audit of Physical Activity Resources for Seniors” (APARS), which assesses the physical activity environment in Senior Living Residences (SLRs). Audits were conducted in 29 SLRs and inter-rater reliability was assessed. Pearson correlations were examined between APARS items and objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time, and self-rated health, collected from residents at a subset of 12 SLRs (N = 147). Eighty-nine of the 90 items (98.9%) demonstrated Kappa or ICC values above .70 and/or percent agreement above 80%. The 90 items were summarized into nine scales. Two scales (outside supportive physical activity features/functionality and outside exercise facilities) were related to greater physical activity and less sedentary time. Four scales (inside social facilities, onsite services, exercise programs, and social activities) were related to greater sedentary time and better self-rated health. APARS items demonstrated adequate inter-rater reliability and some evidence for construct validity to assess health-related environments in retirement facilities. Social activities in SLRs could benefit residents by incorporating more physical activity. Use of APARS could inform more health-promoting designs of senior living facilities.
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ISSN:0890-4065
1879-193X
DOI:10.1016/j.jaging.2011.03.004