Sedentary Behaviors in Older Adults in Chinese Care Homes
Author Information
Author(s): Li Qi, Dong Sihan, Liu Xueying, Xu Mengjiao, Song Yuting
Primary Institution: Qingdao University
Hypothesis
This study aimed to identify the pattern of sedentary behaviors among older adults in residential care homes in China.
Conclusion
The study found four patterns of sedentary behaviors among older adults, with certain groups at higher risk for depressive symptoms.
Supporting Evidence
- The average daily sedentary time of older people was 11.6 hours.
- Four patterns of sedentary behaviors emerged: high sedentism, balanced, high mentally-active, and high mentally-passive.
- Older adults in the high sedentism and high mentally-passive groups had higher risks of depressive symptoms.
- Older adults in the high mentally-active group had lower risks of depressive symptoms.
Takeaway
Older people in care homes spend a lot of time sitting, and some groups are more likely to feel sad than others.
Methodology
This cross-sectional analysis used data from 283 older adults and assessed sedentary behaviors with the Elderly Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire.
Participant Demographics
Participants were older adults aged 65 years or older living in residential care homes in China.
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