Paper Summary:

This paper explains that the researchers established that exercise is important for elderly people; however, even after redefining the frequency of exercises from three times a week to two times a week, only six out of the 137 people invited stuck with the program for six months. The author of this paper points out that, while the researchers considered using peer leaders as successful, as soon as peer leadership was part of the program, attendance declined, which suggests that the residents valued having a medical professional visibly leading the program. The paper concludes that, while the researchers accurately reported their program and presented their study in a cohesive way, they did not seem to look closely at what worked and what did not work.

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Research Purpose
Research Framework
Design
Measurement, Data Collection, Data Analysis
Strengths and Weaknesses of Study

From the Paper:

"The authors [of 'Motivating the Well Elderly to Exercise'] noted that although regular exercise supports good health and reduces health care costs, only about 1/3 of those over 65 exercises on a regular basis. The researchers wanted to see if making an exercise program easily available to this population would change exercise habits. The authors looked at literature on the topic and cited numerous studies demonstrating that exercise improves general health as well as heart and lung function; can reduce injuries such as hip fractures; and have positive effects on chronic conditions..."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Grove, Nancy C., and Spier, Barbara Elliott. 1999. "Motivating the Well Elderly to Exercise." Journal of Community Health Nursing, Vol. 16.

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