Fitness in the Park: An Interprofessional Community-Based Partnership for Older Adults. Issue 3 (July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Collins, Kayla; Layne, Kelly; Schooley, Megann; Chase, Lisa; Faradj-Bakht, Sanaz
• Is Part Of: Topics in geriatric rehabilitation. Volume 37:Issue 3(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-07
• Subjects: fitness -- geriatrics -- interprofessional -- program development -- wellness; Geriatrics -- Periodicals; Older people -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 618.9703
• DOI: 10.1097/TGR.0000000000000327
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0882-7524

Abstract

Abstract : Occupational and physical therapists have an opportunity to partner with community organizations to develop community-based programs to facilitate safe, effective engagement in physical activity and promote health and wellness practices for community-dwelling older adults. An interprofessional team of physical and occupational therapists partnered with a local organization to design, implement, and evaluate the use of a community-based wellness program for older adults called Fitness in the Parks. The investigators identified opportunities and barriers for developing and implementing sustainable, feasible, and effective community-based wellness programming for older adults and made recommendations for future program development.