Journal article
106 Older adults’ perspectives on participation in a community arts-based programme (Music and Movement for Health): a qualitative study
Abstract
Abstract Background Ireland, like most counties worldwide, has an ageing population. It is estimated that there will be greater than one million older adults by 2031, demonstrating an increase from 13% (2015) to 20% of the overall population. Physical inactivity, which increases with age, is associated with greater multimorbidity, mortality and economic burden. Arts-based exercise programmes are an emerging area of preventative healthcare. The …
Authors
O'Reilly S; Fitzell C; Bhriain ON; O'Malley N; Cheung P-S; Byrne S; Moss H; Thabane L; O’Neill D; Glynn L
Journal
Age and Ageing, Vol. 52, No. Supplement_3,
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
September 14, 2023
DOI
10.1093/ageing/afad156.283
ISSN
0002-0729