Can social prescribing foster individual and community well-being? A systematic review of the evidence

D Vidovic, GY Reinhardt, C Hammerton - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Social prescribing programmes (SP) are person-centred coaching schemes meant to help
participants improve individual circumstances, thereby to reduce demand on health and …

Integrating social support into interventions among the elderly in nursing homes: a scoping review

D Behrendt, S Spieker, C Sumngern, V Wendschuh - BMJ open, 2023 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives This study aimed to understand the evidence related to integration of social
support into interventions, to identify literature gaps related to social support interventions …

Physical activity in older adults: an investigation in a metropolitan area of southern Italy

F Gallè, EA Sabella, G Da Molin, EA Parisi… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Physical activity (PA) and exercise are fundamental to maintaining health in older adults.
World Health Organization guidelines state that older adults should practice at least 150 …

Effects of progressive resistance training on cognition and IGF-1 levels in elder women who live in areas with high air pollution

E Molina-Sotomayor, H Castillo-Quezada… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a muscular strength programme on the
levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and cognitive status in elder women with mild …

Exploring potential benefits of accumulated multicomponent-training in non-active older adults: from physical fitness to mental health

P Monteagudo, A Cordellat, A Roldán… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The present study aimed to analyze the impact of a multicomponent training (MCT) program
in a group of non-active older adults, comparing two different dose distributions. Twenty-four …

The role of facilitators in the constraint negotiation of leisure-time physical activity

JS Son, G Chen, T Liechty, MC Janke, ST West… - Leisure …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
There is substantial research on the constraint negotiation of leisure, including research on
leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and some research exploring different aspects that …

Evidence supporting moving more and sitting less

C Ozemek, R Arena - Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 2021 - Elsevier
High levels of sedentary time and physical inactivity independently contribute to the
development of noncommunicable diseases and premature mortality. Engaging in at least …

Survey of physical activity in persons with limb loss during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States

DJ Lee, CA Miller, A Gambale, M Nisani… - Prosthetics and …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Background: Physical activity has been shown to be fundamental in the prevention of
numerous diseases and disorders. Achieving and maintaining physical activity levels can be …

Seeking residents' views regarding Australian residential aged care: A scoping review

AM Caine, L Gustafsson, M Molineux… - Australasian Journal on …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Objective This scoping review aimed to explore topics on which the views of residents of
Australian residential aged care facilities (RACFs) have been sought. Methods Scoping …

Effects of Sports Public Goods on the Health of the Elderly: Empirical Evidence from China

Z Wang, G Wei - Social Work in Public Health, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Sports public service can promote the elderly to participate in sport exercises and have a
positive impact on health of the elderly. The aim of this study was to identify the effect of sport …