A novel approach to the issue of physical inactivity in older age
Autor: | Anne Tiedemann; Leanne Hassett; Catherine Sherrington |
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Sprache: | Englisch |
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2015 |
Quelle: | Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles |
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335515000996 https://doaj.org/toc/2211-3355 2211-3355 doi:10.1016/j.pmedr.2015.07.008 https://doaj.org/article/b7a897a1be654a9eb7e5702bb8c49ead https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2015.07.008 https://doaj.org/article/b7a897a1be654a9eb7e5702bb8c49ead |
Erfassungsnummer: | ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:b7a897a1be654a9eb7e5702bb8c49ead |
Zusammenfassung
Objective: Well-designed exercise can prevent falls in older people but previous research indicates that promoting general physical activity may increase falls. This study aimed to evaluate uptake and adherence to a physical activity promotion and fall prevention intervention among community-dwelling people aged 60+ years. Methods: This was a process evaluation of intervention group data from an ongoing randomised controlled trial. Participants were 38 Australian community-dwelling older people assigned to intervention group who had completed 3 months of a physical activity and fall prevention intervention. Study measures included baseline daily step count assessed by Actigraph accelerometers, 12 week follow-up step count assessed by Fitbit pedometers and rating of participant engagement with the health coaching intervention. Results: 35 participants remained in the study at week 12 and were analysed. Mean daily steps significantly increased in week 12 compared with steps at baseline (change in mean = 1101 steps, 95% CI: 285–1917, p = 0.01). Health coaching engagement was rated as high for 19 people (54%), medium for 12 (34%) and low for 4 people (12%). All participants used the Fitbit to provide feedback about daily activity. Conclusion: The excellent intervention compliance and promising physical activity results demonstrate the acceptability and feasibility of this novel intervention.