Publications by authors named "Jonas Saur Heiland"
BMC Health Serv Res
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The ageing population in Norway is leading to increased demand for community-based long-term care, resulting in older nursing home residents with more complex needs, particularly cognitive impairments and neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS).
- Traditionally, pharmacological treatments were favored for NPS, but recent evidence shows that physical activity can be a beneficial alternative that improves quality of life and physical independence for residents.
- A study conducted focus groups with healthcare professionals and family caregivers to identify facilitators and barriers to promoting physical activity, revealing themes such as task prioritisation consistency, the necessity for better interprofessional collaboration, and the need for effective use of external resources.
