Use of behavior change techniques in physical activity programs and services for older adults: findings from a rapid review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding behavior change techniques (BCTs) used in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of physical activity programs/services for older adults can help us to guide their implementation in real-world settings.

Purpose

This study aims to: (a) identify the number and type of BCTs used in physical activity programs/services for older adults evaluated in large, good quality RCTs and (b) explore the impact of different BCTs on different outcome domains.

Methods

This is a secondary data analysis of a WHO-commissioned rapid review of physical activity programs/services for older adults. Fifty-six trials testing 70 interventions were coded for the type and number of BCTs present using a published BCT taxonomy. The proportion of positive effects found from physi

SUBMITTER: Gilchrist H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10858305 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature