Cluster randomized controlled trial of a multilevel physical activity intervention for older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults are the least active population group. Interventions in residential settings may support a multi-level approach to behavior change.

Methods

In a cluster randomized control trial, 11 San Diego retirement communities were assigned to a physical activity (PA) intervention or a healthy aging attention control condition. Participants were 307 adults over 65 years old. The multilevel PA intervention was delivered with the assistance of peer leaders, who were trained older adult from the retirement communities. Intervention components included individual counseling & self-monitoring with pedometers, group education sessions, group walks, community advocacy and pedestrian community change projects. Intervention condition by time interactions were tested using

SUBMITTER: Kerr J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5879834 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature