Physical Activity Intervention for Loneliness (PAIL) in community-dwelling older adults: protocol for a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low-quality social relationships in older adults are strongly associated with feelings of loneliness. Physical activity interventions could reduce loneliness and improve psychological well-being, among other health benefits. The aim of this study is to examine the feasibility of a Physical Activity Intervention for Loneliness (PAIL) in community-dwelling older adults at risk for loneliness.

Methods/design

This feasibility study is a two-arm randomised controlled trial (RCT) with a wait-list control group using a mixed-methods research design. The primary aim of the feasibility study is to estimate recruitment, retention and adherence rates; the appropriateness of the intervention design and its practicality; the acceptability of the intervention by participants; a

SUBMITTER: Shvedko AV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6299531 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature