Table 3.
Summary of the modifications made for the exercise intervention program using the FRAME
Process | |||
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When did the modifications occur? | What is modified? | At what level of delivery? (from whom the modifications made) | What is the nature of the content modification? |
-During piloting |
Contextual delivery • Methods of communication • Usage of external aids • Supervision ratio |
Targeted intervention group – participating residents with mild to moderate dementia |
• Tailoring to individual resident • Adjusting staff ratio for safety • Ensuring quiet environment • Training in small groups • Using verbal cues with simple, short and concise instructions |
Were adaptations planned? -Planned/reactive – reactive adaptation during intervention delivery | |||
Who participated in the decisions to modify? -Diversional therapist (aged care staff) -Exercise instructor -Lead researcher |
Contextual modifications made to which of the following? -Personal |
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Relationship fidelity/core elements Fidelity consistent/core elements were preserved |
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Reason | |||
What was the goal of modifications? To improve the participation and experience of people living with dementia in use of the Seniors Exercise Park physical activity program |
What influenced the decision? The recipient: -Cognitive ability of residents to retain information -Encourage motivation for participation |