Physical activity and sedentary behaviour recommendations for older adults while hospitalised with an acute medical illness: Findings from an International Delphi survey

Claire Baldwin, Anna Phillips, Sarah M. Edney, Lucy Lewis

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Abstract

Immobility is major contributor to poor outcomes for older people during hospitalisation with an acute medical illness. As there is no specific mobility guidance for this population, this study aimed to generate draft physical activity and sedentary behaviour recommendations for older adults’ during hospitalisation for an acute medical illness.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISBNPA 2020 Abstract Book
PublisherInternational Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Number of pages1
ISBN (Print)9781732401112
Publication statusPublished - 2020
EventInternational Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Scientific Meeting 2020: XChange initiative -
Duration: 15 Jun 202025 Jun 2020

Conference

ConferenceInternational Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Scientific Meeting 2020
Period15/06/2025/06/20

Keywords

  • Delphi survey
  • immobilities
  • older adults
  • acute medical illness
  • sedentary behaviour

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