@article{22102,
  author = {Tiedemann A. and Hassett L. and Sherrington C.},
  title = {A novel approach to the issue of physical inactivity in older age},
  abstract = {<p>
OBJECTIVE: Well-designed exercise can prevent falls in older people but previous research indicates that promoting general physical activity may increase falls. This study aimed to evaluate uptake and adherence to a physical activity promotion and fall prevention intervention among community-dwelling people aged 60 + years. METHODS: This was a process evaluation of intervention group data from an ongoing randomised controlled trial. Participants were 38 Australian community-dwelling older people assigned to intervention group who had completed 3 months of a physical activity and fall prevention intervention. Study measures included baseline daily step count assessed by Actigraph accelerometers, 12 week follow-up step count assessed by Fitbit pedometers and rating of participant engagement with the health coaching intervention. RESULTS: 35 participants remained in the study at week 12 and were analysed. Mean daily steps significantly increased in week 12 compared with steps at baseline (change in mean = 1101 steps, 95% CI: 285-1917, p = 0.01). Health coaching engagement was rated as high for 19 people (54%), medium for 12 (34%) and low for 4 people (12%). All participants used the Fitbit to provide feedback about daily activity. CONCLUSION: The excellent intervention compliance and promising physical activity results demonstrate the acceptability and feasibility of this novel intervention.
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},
  year = {2015},
  journal = {Prev Med Rep},
  volume = {2},
  edition = {2016/02/05},
  pages = {595-7},
  isbn = {2211-3355 (Electronic)<br/>2211-3355 (Linking)},
  note = {Tiedemann, Anne<br/>Hassett, Leanne<br/>Sherrington, Catherine<br/>United States<br/>Prev Med Rep. 2015 Jul 21;2:595-7. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2015.07.008. eCollection 2015.},
  language = {eng},
}