Sedentary behavior: barriers and facilitators among older adults after hip fracture surgery. A qualitative study.

Objectives: Understand the experience of older adults after hip fracture surgery considering barriers and facilitators related to sedentary behavior.

Methods: A qualitative study using a semi-structured interview with three men and eight women aged 60 years or older after hip fracture surgery.

Results: Five barriers emerged: physical complaints, lack of accessibility, fear of falling, demotivation and negative social representation of old age, and two facilitators: overcoming dependency and having a caregiver.