The Effectiveness of a Physical Activity Intervention for Seniors

Jancey, Jonine; Lee, Andy H.; Howat, Peter; Clarke, Ann M.; Wang, Kui; Shilton, Trevor

doi:10.4278/ajhp.22.5.318

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“…Studies using objective measures ranged in sample size from 15 participants to 280 29 30 33 39 49 52 56 62 65 67 68 71. Among studies using accelerometers to investigate PA behaviour, sample sizes ranged from 23 to 280,38 57 59 63 68 70 72 and sample sizes among studies utilising pedometers also varied (15–263 participants) 30 39 42 48…”

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“…Both validity and reliability had been established in 67% of the measures utilised across interventions (64% of objective measures and 68% of self-report),28 29 31–39 41 43–49 52 55 57–62 64 66–71 with 29% of the measures used in these studies having neither reliability nor validity 29 30 40 42 47 50–54 56 62 63. Within sample reliability was only collected in 7% of the interventions,28 31 38 and only for studies using self-report. Psychometric properties for the PA measures were provided in only 16% of the studies reviewed 28 29 31 38 46 58 66 67…”

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“…Within sample reliability was only collected in 7% of the interventions,28 31 38 and only for studies using self-report. Psychometric properties for the PA measures were provided in only 16% of the studies reviewed 28 29 31 38 46 58 66 67…”

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Measurement of physical activity in older adult interventions: a systematic review

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A majority of intervention studies to help increase older adult PA used self-report measures, even though many have little evidence of validity and reliability. We recommend that future researchers utilise valid and reliable measures of PA with well-established evidence of psychometric properties such as hip-accelerometers and the Community Health Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Adults.

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“…Self-selection bias was minimised through our randomised study design, but participation was voluntary and reporting bias still posed a threat to the validity of self-reported dietary and physical activity outcomes because of overestimation [46]. Nevertheless, the self-reported data would still be sufficiently reliable for monitoring behavioural changes [47], which formed the basis of our evaluation.…”

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Effectiveness of a Home-Based Postal and Telephone Physical Activity and Nutrition Pilot Program for Seniors

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Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-week home-based postal and telephone physical activity and nutrition pilot program for seniors. Methods. The program was delivered by mailed material and telephone calls. The main intervention consisted of a booklet tailored for seniors containing information on dietary guidelines, recommended physical activity levels, and goal setting. Dietary and walking activity outcomes were collected via a self-administered postal questionnaire pre- and postintervention and analysed using linear mixed regressions. Of the 270 seniors recruited, half were randomly selected for the program while others served as the control group. Results. The program elicited favourable responses. Postintervention walking for exercise/recreation showed an average gain of 27 minutes per week for the participants in contrast to an average drop of 5 minutes for the controls (P < .01). Little change was evident in errand walking for both groups. The intervention group (n = 114) demonstrated a significant increase in fibre intake (P < .01) but no reduction in fat intake (P > .05) compared to controls (n = 134). Conclusions. The participants became more aware of their health and wellbeing after the pilot program, which was successful in increasing time spent walking for recreation and improving fibre intake.

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“…Computer tailoring has shown promising effects in various health promotion programs [6,7], and has shown promising effects among older adults [8][9][10]. Researchers have recently acknowledged the importance of a more ecological approach to PA promotion by addressing social and physical environmental determinants in addition to focusing solely on intrapersonal determinants [11][12][13][14].…”

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Exploring the Efficacy and Moderators of Two Computer-Tailored Physical Activity Interventions for Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Background Important health benefits can be derived when low-cost (e.g., computer-tailored) physical activity interventions for older adults demonstrate sustained effects. Purpose The purpose of the study was to conduct in-depth analysis on the long-term efficacy of two tailored physical activity interventions for older adults. Methods A randomized controlled trial (n=1,971) with two computer-tailored interventions and a no-intervention control group was conducted. The two tailored interventions consisted of three tailored letters, delivered during 4 months. The basic tailored intervention targeted psychosocial determinants alone, while the environmentally tailored intervention additionally targeted environmental determinants, by providing tailored environmental information. Selfreported behaviors (i.e., total physical activity, transport walking and cycling, leisure walking and cycling, and sports) were measured at baseline and 12 months. Additionally, potential personal, health-related, and psychosocial moderators of the intervention effects were examined. Results The environmentally tailored intervention was effective in changing total physical activity, leisure cycling, and sports compared with the basic intervention and control group. No intervention effects were found for the basic intervention. Moderation analysis revealed that participants with a higher age, lower body mass index, and higher intention were unresponsive to the interventions. Conclusions Providing environmental information is an effective intervention strategy for increasing physical activity behaviors among older adults, especially among certain "at-risk" subgroups such as lower educated, overweight, or insufficiently active participants. Moderation analysis was perceived as a promising method for identifying meaningful subgroups that are unaffected by an intervention, which should receive special attention in future interventions.

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The Effectiveness of a Physical Activity Intervention for Seniors

Abstract: The program was successful in increasing weekly mean time for physical activity in seniors and in identifying factors that affect their commitment to physical activities.

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Measurement of physical activity in older adult interventions: a systematic review

Measurement of physical activity in older adult interventions: a systematic review

Effectiveness of a Home-Based Postal and Telephone Physical Activity and Nutrition Pilot Program for Seniors

Exploring the Efficacy and Moderators of Two Computer-Tailored Physical Activity Interventions for Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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