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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