Table 4.

What people liked most about PLIÉ

Main Code(s)	Sub-Code(s)	Resident Quote	Staff Quote	Family Quote
Psychological	Enjoy		“Fun.”	“I think most really enjoy it!”
	Well-being	“It made me a better person.”	“Makes patient to feel at home and happy.”
Cognitive	Engagement		“The participants light up when they get a turn.”
Social	Social Support	“Gave me the opportunity to try to communicate the frustrations I feel from living here.”	“Seeing vets with physical and cognitive challenges feel they belong and helping each other.”	“Everyone is encouraged to participate to best ability.”
	Social Support	“Encouraging others.”
	Connection	“Interacting with others.”	“Feeling part of a group.”
Physical	General	“The ability to physically stretch.”	“Exercises, stretching, breathe.”
	Energy/Activity Level		“Vets participate even those who sleep at the beginning of the session and begin to actively participate at the beach ball part.”
Logistics/Others	General	“A lot of merit to it and I try to keep up with it.”	“Loves all of it - somethings that are repeated; other new things.”	“Everything! I like everything.”
	Staff/Volunteers	“The volunteer Ms. M”		“The instructors. They make it fun.”
	Music			“I love the music.”
	Equipment/Technique	“Throwing the ball.”	“Passing around the ball, and upper extremity exercises.”
Social + Psychological	Social Support + Self-Empowerment	“When the teacher goes around and prompts you to share how you feel at the end of group.”	“Everyone makes an effort and is encouraging.”
Psychological + Physical	Self-Empowerment + General		“Positive energy and exercise, very beneficial to our residents.”
Psychological + Logistics/Others + Cognitive	Enjoy + Well-being + Music + Engagement			“I enjoy the music and the sing along I see other family members smiling because they see their family members happy and engaged.”