Increasing Physical Activity in Empty Nest and Retired Populations Online: A Randomized Feasibility Trial Protocol.

ABSTRACT: Despite the extensive evidence on the benefits of physical activity (PA) in older adults, including reduced risk of disease, mortality, falls, and cognitive and functional decline, most do not attain sufficient PA levels. Theoretical work suggests that behavioral change interventions are most effective during life transitions, and as such, a theory-based, online intervention tailored for recently retired and empty nest individuals could lend support for increasing levels of PA. The aim of this study is to examine the feasibility of the intervention and study procedures for a future controlled trial. This study has a randomized controlled trial design with an embedded qualitative and quantitative process evaluation. Participants are randomized at 1:1 between the intervention and waitlist co

SUBMITTER: Cox A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7277598 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature