Accelerometer-assessed outdoor physical activity is associated with meteorological conditions among older adults: Cross-sectional results from the OUTDOOR ACTIVE study

Albrecht, Birte Marie; Stalling, Imke; Recke, Carina; Bammann, Karin

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0228053

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“…Our relatively small sample size was one reason for removing non-significant observed variables in the initial measurement models for individual and environmental factors [ 67 , 68 ]. Besides, data on other environmental variables such as temperature, cloud coverage and wind that have been shown to be related to outdoor physical activities [ 102 ] were not included. Furthermore, study data were collected in spring months in Canada, which could limit the generalizability of results from the current study to other times of the year.…”

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Individual and environmental variables related to outdoor walking among older adults: Verifying a model to guide the design of interventions targeting outdoor walking

Liu,

Salbach,

Webber

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Objective To estimate the relationships between individual and environmental variables and outdoor walking (OW) in older adults with OW limitations through verifying a conceptual model. Methods Baseline data from 205 older adults participating in a randomized trial of a park-based OW program were analyzed using structural equation modeling. We evaluated a three latent factor model: OW (accelerometry and self-report); individual factors (balance; leg strength; walking self-confidence, speed and endurance; mental health; education; income; car access); and environmental factors (neighbourhood walkability components). Results Mean age was 75 years; 73% were women. Individual factors was significantly associated with OW (β = 0.39, p < .01). Environmental factors was not directly associated with OW but was indirectly linked to OW through its significant covariance with the individual factors (β = 0.22, p < .01). The standardized factor loadings from the individual factors on walking self-confidence and walking capacity measures exceeded 0.65. Conclusions Better walking capacity and more confidence in the ability to walk outdoors are associated with higher OW in older adults. Better neighbourhood walkability is indirectly associated with more OW. The conceptual model demonstrates an individual and environment association; if the capacity of the individual is increased (potentially through walking interventions), they may be able to better navigate environmental challenges.

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Individual and environmental variables related to outdoor walking among older adults: Verifying a model to guide the design of interventions targeting outdoor walking

Liu,

Salbach,

Webber

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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“…It also needs to be noted that assessments took place in different seasons: T0 and T2 in fall/winter months and T1 in spring/summer months. The physical activity level of German community-dwelling older adults has been shown to be influenced by weather conditions on a cross-sectional level [ 45 , 46 ]. However, this association may have less relevance in longitudinal within-person changes.…”

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Distinct physical activity and sedentary behavior trajectories in older adults during participation in a physical activity intervention: a latent class growth analysis

Ratz

Pischke

Voelcker‐Rehage

et al. 2022

Eur Rev Aging Phys Act

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Background This study aimed to identify latent moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behavior (SB) trajectories in older adults participating in a randomized intervention trial and to explore associations with baseline social-cognitive predictors. Methods Data were assessed at baseline (T0, participants were inactive or had recently become active), after a ten-week physical activity intervention (T1), and a second 24-week intervention phase (T2). Latent class growth analysis was used on accelerometer-assessed weekly MVPA and daily SB, respectively (n = 215 eligible participants). Activity changes within trajectory classes and baseline social-cognitive predictor differences between trajectory classes were analyzed. Results A “stable insufficient MVPA” (n = 197, p for difference in MVPA level at T0 and T2 (pT0-T2) = .789, effect size (Cohen’s d) = .03) and a “stable high MVPA” trajectory (n = 18, pT0-T2 = .137, d = .39), as well as a “slightly decreasing high SB” (n = 63, p for difference in SB (pT0-T2) = .022, d = .36) and a “slightly increasing moderate SB” trajectory (n = 152, pT0-T2 = .019, d = .27) emerged. Belonging to the “stable high MVPA” trajectory was associated with higher action planning levels compared to the “stable insufficient MVPA” trajectory (M = 5.46 versus 4.40, d = .50). Belonging to the “decreasing high SB” trajectory was associated with higher action self-efficacy levels compared to the “increasing moderate SB” trajectory (M = 5.27 versus 4.72, d = .33). Conclusions Change occurred heterogeneously in latent (not directly observed) subgroups, with significant positive trajectories only observed in the highly sedentary. Trial registration German Registry of Clinical Trials, DRKS00016073, Registered 10 January 2019.

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“…The intervention group also showed a greater reduction in sedentary behaviour at follow-up than that shown by the control group, suggesting that the effect of the approach to reduce sedentary behaviour continued up to follow-up. While outdoor physical activities are affected by weather conditions, 39 sedentary behaviour can be reduced indoors at home and may be less affected by weather conditions. In addition, since reducing sedentary behaviour is considered to be less physically demanding than increasing moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity, 40 it may be easier to establish sedentary behaviour in the daily lives of patients with minor ischaemic stroke.…”

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Effects on sedentary behaviour of an approach to reduce sedentary behaviour in patients with minor ischaemic stroke: A randomised controlled trial

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Objectives To determine the effects on sedentary behaviour of an approach that promotes reduction in sedentary behaviour in patients with minor ischaemic stroke after intervention and at follow-up. Design A randomised controlled trial. Setting During hospitalisation and after hospital discharge Subjects In total, 86 patients with minor ischaemic stroke admitted to an acute care hospital were assigned to the intervention (n = 43) and control (n = 43) groups. Intervention An intervention group that received an approach to reduce sedentary behaviour upon hospital admission until 3 months after discharge (education, self-monitoring, phone calls, etc.) and a control group that received the usual care during hospitalisation. From 3 to 6 months after discharge, no group received any intervention. Main Outcome The primary outcome was the change (%) in sedentary behaviour from baseline to post-intervention (3 months after discharge) and follow-up (6 months after discharge). Sedentary behaviour was measured at baseline (upon hospital admission), post-intervention, and at follow-up using accelerometers. Results At the post-intervention stage, the intervention group showed a significantly greater change in sedentary behaviour from baseline than that shown by the control group (sedentary behaviour: intervention group, −22.7%; control group, −14.9%; P = 0.013; effect size = 0.58). At follow-up too, the intervention group showed a significantly greater change in sedentary behaviour from baseline than that shown by the control group (sedentary behaviour: intervention group, −20.4%; control group, −13.6%; P = 0.025; effect size = 0.54). Conclusions An approach to reduce sedentary behaviour in patients with minor ischaemic stroke effectively reduces sedentary behaviour, which is sustained up to follow-up. Trial registration This study is registered at www.umin.ac.jp/ctr/index/htm UMIN000038616.

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Accelerometer-assessed outdoor physical activity is associated with meteorological conditions among older adults: Cross-sectional results from the OUTDOOR ACTIVE study

Cited by 7 publications

References 33 publications

Individual and environmental variables related to outdoor walking among older adults: Verifying a model to guide the design of interventions targeting outdoor walking

Individual and environmental variables related to outdoor walking among older adults: Verifying a model to guide the design of interventions targeting outdoor walking

Distinct physical activity and sedentary behavior trajectories in older adults during participation in a physical activity intervention: a latent class growth analysis

Effects on sedentary behaviour of an approach to reduce sedentary behaviour in patients with minor ischaemic stroke: A randomised controlled trial

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