Web-Based Versus Print-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Crossover Randomized Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fewer than half of older German adults engage in the recommended levels of endurance training.

Objective

The study aim is to compare the acceptance and effectiveness of two interventions for physical activity (PA) promotion among initially inactive community-dwelling older adults ≥60 years in a 9-month, crossover randomized trial.

Methods

Participants were recruited in person and randomized to one of the following interventions for self-monitoring PA: a print-based intervention (PRINT: 113/242, 46.7%) or a web-based intervention (WEB: 129/242, 53.3%). Furthermore, 29.5% (38/129) of those in the web-based intervention group received a PA tracker in addition to WEB (WEB+). After randomization, the participants and researchers were not blinded. The participant

SUBMITTER: Pischke CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8987962 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature