“Go4Life” exercise counseling, accelerometer feedback, and activity levels in older people

Thompson, Warren G.; Kuhle, Carol L.; Koepp, Gabriel A.; McCrady-Spitzer, Shelly K.; Levine, James A.

doi:10.1016/j.archger.2014.01.004

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“…In single studies, control participants received individualised goals34 and walking plan with no follow-up counselling or provision of an activity tracker with no feedback 47…”

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What is the effect of health coaching on physical activity participation in people aged 60 years and over? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials

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“…In single studies, control participants received individualised goals34 and walking plan with no follow-up counselling or provision of an activity tracker with no feedback 47…”

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“…Published studies examining the Fitbit as an intervention tool are currently limited to two single-arm studies 7, 8 and one randomized trial. 9 The aims of this trial were to examine (a) the acceptability of the Fitbit among postmenopausal, overweight/obese women and (b) the effect of a Fitbit-based intervention on PA.…”

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Randomized Trial of a Fitbit-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Women

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Background Direct-to-consumer mHealth devices are a potential asset to behavioral research but are rarely tested as intervention tools. This trial examined the accelerometer-based Fitbit tracker and website as a basis for a low-touch physical activity intervention. Purpose To evaluate, within a randomized controlled trial, the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of integrating the Fitbit tracker and website into a physical activity intervention for postmenopausal women. Methods Fifty-one inactive, postmenopausal women with BMI≥25.0 kg/m2 were randomized to a 16-week web-based self-monitoring intervention (N=25) or a comparison group (N=26). Those in the Web-Based Tracking Group received a Fitbit, an instructional session, and a follow-up call at 4 weeks. The comparison group received a standard pedometer. All were asked to perform 150 min/week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Physical activity outcomes were measured by the ActiGraph GT3X+ accelerometer. Results Data were collected and analyzed in 2013–2014. Participants were 60±7 years old with BMI=29.2±3.5 kg/m2. Relative to baseline, the Web-Based Tracking Group increased MVPA by 62±108 min/week (p<.01), MVPA in 10-min bouts by 38±83 min/week (p=.008), and steps by 789±1,979 (p=.01), compared to non-significant increases in the Pedometer Group (between-group p-values: .11, .28 and .30, respectively). The Web-Based Tracking Group wore the tracker on 95% of intervention days; 96% reported liking the website and 100% liked the tracker. Conclusions The Fitbit was well-accepted in this sample of women and was associated with increased physical activity at 16 weeks. By leveraging direct-to-consumer mHealth technologies that align with behavior change theories, researchers can strengthen physical activity interventions.

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“…We have also previously measured accelerometer-assessed activity as the AAU 14 at baseline, 3 months and 6 months in 49 elderly sedentary volunteers receiving no intervention 71 . The average within-patient SD between baseline (mean 4462 AAU) and 3 months (mean 4496 AAU) was 337 AAU.…”

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“Go4Life” exercise counseling, accelerometer feedback, and activity levels in older people

Cited by 87 publications

References 25 publications

What is the effect of health coaching on physical activity participation in people aged 60 years and over? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials

What is the effect of health coaching on physical activity participation in people aged 60 years and over? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials

Randomized Trial of a Fitbit-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Women

Nitrate’s Effect on Activity Tolerance in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Trial

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