A pilot randomised controlled trial of physical activity facilitation for older adults: feasibility study findings.

ABSTRACT:

Background

More people are living longer lives leading to a growth in the population of older adults, many of whom have comorbidities and low levels of physical function. Physical activity in later life can prevent or delay age-related disability. Identifying a cost-effective means of increasing physical activity in older adults therefore remains an important public health priority.Physical Activity Facilitation (PAF) is an intervention shown to increase physical activity in adults with depression. The PAF model was modified for a population of older adults at risk of disability. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of undertaking a definitive RCT of the PAF intervention in the target population.

Methods

A pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) was delivered through p

SUBMITTER: Morgan GS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6407174 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature