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Exercise Experiences of Older Adults with Diabetes and Sarcopenia: A Phenomenological Study

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  • Ting-Ru Lin
  • Xuan-Yi Huang
  • Chii-Min Hwu

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Sarcopenia is a common and progressive skeletal muscle condition, often described as an intermediate stage in the development of frailty and disability in patients with diabetes. This can be improved through physical activity and exercise. This descriptive phenomenological study explored the exercise experiences of older adults with diabetes and sarcopenia. Individual interviews were conducted following semi-structured interview guidelines, and narratives were analyzed using Giorgi’s method. Data saturation was achieved after interviewing 14 purposively sampled older patients with diabetes and sarcopenia. The study identified three main themes: encountering difficulty during exercise, recognizing the advantages of exercise, and constructing a suitable exercise model. While older adults with diabetes and sarcopenia may encounter difficulty during exercise, they also experience positive feedback from exercise. Understanding the limitations of older adults, individualizing exercise models based on their exercise experiences, and providing appropriate interventions and necessary emotional support can effectively prevent diabetes and sarcopenia.

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  • Ting-Ru Lin & Xuan-Yi Huang & Chii-Min Hwu, 2022. "Exercise Experiences of Older Adults with Diabetes and Sarcopenia: A Phenomenological Study," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 31(2), pages 292-300, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:31:y:2022:i:2:p:292-300
    DOI: 10.1177/10547738211039381
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