Physical activity in older persons Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
The ‘Walk With Me’ intervention is a peer led 12-week walking programme in community dwelling older adults. Eligible participants will be randomised on a 1:1 ratio to either an intervention group (pee
Sponsors
University of Ulster
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Living in socio-economically disadvantaged community, defined as the most disadvantaged quartile of electoral wards in NI according to the NIMDM 2. Able to communicate in English and live independently in the community (i.e. at home). 3. For individuals not in employment at the outset, they will be included as long as they are not planning on returning to work over the following 12 months 4. Males or females aged 60 years or over 5. Score of 24 or higher on the Mini-Mental State Exam 6. Score of <3 on the PRISMA-7 frailty questionnaire 7. Not currently physically active (assessed using the General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire) 8. No recent medical history in the last six months that would limit the ability to participate in a walking programme 9. Able to communicate in English
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals who do not meet the inclusion criteria 2. Individuals who decline to participate 3. Individuals with learning disabilities will be excluded 4. Individuals unwilling to give informed consent 5. Unable to communicate in English
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is measured using a waist-worn Actigraph accelerometer at baseline, 12 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Quality of life measured using SF-12 at baseline, 12 weeks and 12 months. 2. Health-related quality of life measured using EQ5D-5L at baseline, 12 weeks and 12 months. 3. Mental wellbeing measured using Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale at baseline, 12 weeks and 12 months. 4. Resting blood pressure measured using a digital sphygmomanometer at baseline, 12 weeks and 12 months. 5. Body mass index and waist circumference measured at baseline, 12 weeks and 12 months. 6. Social engagement measured with the UCLA Loneliness Scale and the Lubben Social Network Scale measured at baseline, 12 weeks 12 months. 7. Physical functioning measures using short physical performance battery test at baseline, 12 weeks 12 months. 8. Use of self-regulation techniques measured using physical activity self-regulation scale at baseline, 12 weeks 12 months. 9. Physical activity and social activity self-efficacy measured using physical activity and social activity self-efficacy scales at baseline, 12 weeks 12 months. 10. Physical activity and social activity outcome expectancy measured using physical activity and social activity outcome expectancy scales at baseline, 12 weeks 12 months. 11. Cost-effectiveness measured using health service use questionnaire at baseline, 12 weeks 12 months. | — |
Countries
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactMark Tully
Outcome results
None listed