Exploring perspectives of older adults and informal caregivers on physical activity during non-weight-bearing rehabilitation: a qualitative study

Physical activity during the non-weight-bearing period should be tailored to the patient and their informal caregivers. It is important to inform and discuss the possibilities for being physically active with the patient. The most important goals for engaging in physical activity were regaining the ability to walk and returning home.

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European Geriatric Medicine
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2026-01-08
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s41999-025-01390-x
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Nutrition and Health in Aging
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Exploring perspectives of older adults and informal caregivers on physical activity during non-weight-bearing rehabilitation: a qualitative study

Elma van Garderen, Wilco P. Achterberg, Mandy Visser
European Geriatric Medicine
Nutrition and Health in Aging
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Exploring perspectives of older adults and informal caregivers on physical activity during non-weight-bearing rehabilitation: a qualitative study

Elma van Garderen, Wilco P. Achterberg, Mandy Visser
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Abstract

Physical activity during the non-weight-bearing period should be tailored to the patient and their informal caregivers. It is important to inform and discuss the possibilities for being physically active with the patient. The most important goals for engaging in physical activity were regaining the ability to walk and returning home.

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Leiden University Medical Center (NL), GGZ Rivierduinen (NL), European Space Research and Technology Centre (NL)
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