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Journal : Lentera Perawat

Exploring older adults' experiences of community-based exercise programs in community nursing interventions: A qualitative study Rahmatika, Qory Tifani; Aditya, Ronal Surya; Ramadhan, Muhammad Putra; Masfi, Achmad
Lentera Perawat Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): April - June
Publisher : School of Health Sciences Al-Ma'arif

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52235/lp.v7i2.730

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Background: The increasing number of older adults is a challenge for public health systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries, because the aging process is often accompanied by a decline in physical function and quality of life in the elderly. Although various studies have shown that community nursing interventions through physical exercise programs have been proven effective, an in-depth understanding of how older adults interpret and directly experience their involvement in these programs is still limited. Objective: This study aims to explore the experiences of older adults who participated in a community-based physical exercise program in Malang City using a qualitative phenomenological approach. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted among 24 older adults living in Malang City, Indonesia, who participated in a six-week community-based exercise program. Participants were recruited using purposive sampling. Data were collected through individual, face-to-face, semi-structured interviews conducted in participants’ homes after completion of the intervention. Interviews lasted 30–60 minutes, were audio-recorded with consent, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed manually using thematic analysis. Trustworthiness was ensured through credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability strategies, including member checking, field notes, audit trails, and independent coding by two researchers. Results: the data was analyzed thematically and produced four main themes: (i) Rediscovering Physical Capability and Body Confidence, (ii) Exercise as a Meaningful and Enjoyable Social Experience, (iii) Growing Awareness of Health and Self-Care, and (iv) The Community Nurse as a Catalyst for Engagement and Safety. Conclusion: These findings of this study highlight that community nurses play a role not only as instructors but also as facilitators capable of fostering motivation, self-confidence, and sustained participation in older adults through an individual-centered approach. Therefore, nurse-initiated community-based physical exercise programs should be considered for more systematic integration into public health policies as part of strategies to support healthy and sustainable aging.  
Co-Authors ABS, Eri Yanuar Achmad Fauzan Alfaz Achmad Masfi Adani, Muhammad Nathan Aditya, Ronal Surya Afifa, Dewi Sarirotul Agung Kurniawan Agung Waluyo Ahmad Masfi Ahmad Masfi Alfian Maulana Alif Bagas Argawa Handoyo Putra Alifia Candra Puriastuti Anita Sulistyorini Aprila Sintya Safitri Ardhiyanti Puspita Ratna Askarial Athiek, Alief Kurnia Audina, Yasinda Thasia Az-Zahid, Umar Faiz Dessy Amelia Dewi Fatimah Putri Maulidah Dewi, Nindi Kusuma Eddi Sudjarwo Erdilanita, Ulma Eri Yanuar Achmad Budi Sunaryo Eri Yanuar Akhamad Budi Sunaryo Eri Yanuar Akhmad Budi Sunaryo Eri Yanuar Akhmad Budi Sunaryo Eri Yanuar Akhmad Budi Sunaryo Fai’zaturrizqiyyah, Fai’zaturrizqiyyah Fidyasanti, Neni Gusti Rafi Pangestu Habibulloh, Firdaus Noval Halizah, Handini Nur Hanifah, Khilmi I Nyoman Sudarmada Ihwanul Muslimin Krisna Yetti Krisna Yetti Krisna Yetti Kurniati Rahayuni Kurniawan, Setyo Budi Kusuma, Bagas Yudha Lintang Widya Sishartami Mahya, Faradilla Ainun Manggolono, Lintang Nirmalasari Gemalochaya Masfi, Ahmad Masfuri - Mochammad Dawam Maghfoer Mochammad Yunus, Mochammad Muhamad Adam Muhammad Hamzah Pratama Nasiruddin, Nasnoor Juzaily Neni Fidya Santi Nuafiani, Nurma Nurma Afiani Nurul Evi Padane, Vincentius Paramita, Farah Prisca Widiawati Purwadi, Dinda Arisetya Putri Nabila Putri, Sheva Shevira Ramadhani Eka Qodria, Lailatul Qory Tifani Rahmatika Rahamtika, Qory Tifani Rahmatika, Qory Tiffani Rangga Divario Prabowo Ratna Mila Rini Ismalasari Rizki Ramadhan Rizky Setya Wihatama Senny Sharapova Indrianing Septiananda, Farsya Hidayah Setyowati, Nurul Sugiarto, Dinta Sunaryo, Eri Yanuar Akhmad Budi Supriadi Supriadi Supriatna Supriatna Supriatna Suyanto Suyanto Sylvianingrum, Erika Ayu Thalia, Zherly Freya Tuti Herawati Ugsang Acob, Joel Rey Ulma Erdilanita Wasalwa, Manna Widjayanti, Yhenti Yodsuban, Pairin Yulianti, Diah Ayu Tri Yulingga Nanda Hanief Zainiyah, Nanik Zariroh, Zirroh Alin