The development of the MIBBO: A measure of resident preferences for physical activity in long term care settings

Melanie Kleynen; Susy M Braun; Kim van Vijven; Erik van Rossum; Anna J Beurskens

doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2015.02.004

The development of the MIBBO: A measure of resident preferences for physical activity in long term care settings

Geriatr Nurs. 2015 Jul-Aug;36(4):261-6. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2015.02.004. Epub 2015 Mar 14.

Authors

Melanie Kleynen¹, Susy M Braun², Kim van Vijven³, Erik van Rossum², Anna J Beurskens⁴

Affiliations

¹ Research Centre for Autonomy and Participation of People with a Chronic Illness, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health, Heerlen, the Netherlands; Adelante Rehabilitation Centre, Department of Brain Injury, Hoensbroek, the Netherlands. Electronic address: melanie.kleynen@zuyd.nl.
² Research Centre for Autonomy and Participation of People with a Chronic Illness, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health, Heerlen, the Netherlands; Research Centre for Technology in Care, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Heerlen, the Netherlands; Department of Health Services Research, CAPHRI, School for Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
³ Research Centre for Autonomy and Participation of People with a Chronic Illness, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health, Heerlen, the Netherlands.
⁴ Research Centre for Autonomy and Participation of People with a Chronic Illness, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health, Heerlen, the Netherlands; Department of Family Practice, CAPHRI, School for Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.

PMID: 25784078
DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2015.02.004

Abstract

Offering physical activities matching with the preferences of residents in long-term care facilities could increase compliance and contribute to client-centered care. A measure to investigate meaningful activities by using a photo-interview has been developed ("MIBBO"). In two pilot studies including 133 residents living on different wards in long-term care facilities, feasibility, most chosen activities, and consistency of preferences were investigated. It was possible to conduct the MIBBO on average in 30 min with the majority (86.4%) of residents. The most frequently chosen activities were: gymnastics and orchestra (each 28%), preparing a meal (31%), walking (outside, 33%), watering plants (38%), and feeding pets (40%). In a retest one week after the initial interview 69.4% agreement of chosen activities was seen. The MIBBO seems a promising measure to help health care professionals in identifying residents' preferred activities. Future research should focus on the implementation of the tailored activity plan, incorporating it into the daily routine.

Keywords: Client-centered residential care; Consistency; Feasibility; Preferred physical activity.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Exercise / psychology*
Feasibility Studies
Humans
Long-Term Care / methods
Music
Nursing Homes
Patient Preference*
Patient-Centered Care*
Walking