Mobility limitations are defined as having a chronic condition (e.g. musculoskeletal and back disorder, COPD, rheumatism, osteoporosis, chronic heart disease) or other physical conditions (e.g. visual or hearing impaired) that impede.
Conditions
Interventions
The research focuses on the effect of the Active + intervention on physical activity and cognitive function. The Active + intervention consists of several parts: (1) Active + intervention offers three
Sponsors
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the Open University Nederland
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:  age ≥ 65  having mobility limitations (Mobility limitations are defined as having a chronic condition (e.g. musculoskeletal and back disorder, COPD, rheumatism, osteoporosis, chronic heart disease) or other physical conditions (e.g. visual or hearing impaired) that impede.)  able to read and speak Dutch
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:  no brain disorder and/or condition that could influence cognitive functioning or partaking in Active+.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Functioning: Concept Shifting Test, Stroop Color Word, Auditory Verbal Learning Task | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Functioning: Letter Digit Substitution Test. Physical activity behavior (objectively: accelerometer; subjectively SQUASH). Also Quality of Life will be assessed with the SF-36 and Activities of Daily Living with the Katz’ ADL index. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactEsmee Volders
Open Universiteit, Faculteit PenOW
Outcome results
None listed