Moving Forward: An evaluation of using walking with Strength and Balance in healthcare settings

You’ll find a detailed evaluation of our work with Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership. It includes the work achieved to develop, pilot and embed a whole systems approach to increasing physical activity opportunities for people receiving care and in particular, people living with dementia.

The evidence gathered in this evaluation shows that the development of the walking with Strength and Balance programme has been very effective in increasing the confidence, mobility, and independence of residents, patients, and clients in all healthcare settings.

Download the PDF to access information on:

• Why walking with Strength and Balance is important.
• The development and impact of the strength and balance programme.
• The programme outline including the test of change method, the importance of partnerships and the value and motivation of healthcare staff.
• The challenges and solutions to embedding the programme.

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Date published: February 2024

Format: PDF