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December 12, 2025Journal of Ageing and LongevityOpen Access

Technology-Driven Physical Activity Research in Care Homes: A Reflective Narrative

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RKRachel L. KnightKMKelly A. MackintoshATAndrea Tales

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Overview

Reflective narrative on implementing physical activity technologies in care homes, highlighting risks and community engagement.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore feasibility factors influencing the delivery of physical activity technologies in care homes.
  • Narrative reflection on immersive cycling intervention provided in residential care homes.
  • Data collection through contemporaneous field notes, conversations with staff, and a discussion group with care-home representatives.
  • Emphasis on cultural considerations and community engagement for research implementation.
  • Identified the need for comprehensive community engagement in technology implementation.
  • Highlighted the impracticality of technologies requiring significant staff supervision.
  • Stressed that standard research designs may not be suitable in care-home contexts.

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Knight et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694019032d562116f28f606bhttps://doi.org/10.3390/jal5040055
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