Acceptability of Motiview Road Worlds Program for older adults within residential aged care facilities
Leigh Hearn1, Karen Liu1, Ruth Brookman2 1Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia2The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development, Westmead, NSW, Australia
Abstract
The demographic of aged care residents is changing to an older population with complex care needs requiring support with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), cognition, and behaviour. Increased sedentary lifestyles and isolation associated with living in residential aged care facilities, impact mobility, mental health, and quality of life. The Motiview Road Worlds for Seniors Program (Motiview) is a global cycling event using adaptive stationary exercise bikes, virtual reality location videos and friendly competition to increase physical activity, engage in reminiscing, and increase social connectedness through meaningful occupation.
Aim: This sub-study is part of a larger multidisciplinary pilot study exploring physical health, psychological health, wellbeing, and social engagement, of the Motiview participants. This study aims to examine the participant’s perceived acceptability and the preliminary effectiveness of Motiview program on functional mobility, cognition, ADLs and quality of life.
Method: A single group pre- and post-test quantitative design pilot study. Primary outcome measures the participant acceptability through survey indicating preparedness to participate, relevance, convenience and perceived effectiveness of Motiview using a 4-point Likert scale. Secondary outcomes measure functional mobility, cognitive function, ADLs and quality of life.
Results: To date, 30 older adults participated in the 26-day international Road Worlds for Seniors competition. Data Analysis is yet to be conducted. The results will be reported at the conference.
Discussion: The Motiview program provides exercise, reminiscence, and social interactions for aged care facility residents. This study will form the foundations for further research and provide feasibility and evidence-based intervention strategies for older adults.
Biography
Leigh Hearn is currently studying as a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy honours student at Western Sydney University