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Hezel N, Sloot LH, Wanner P, Becker C, Bauer JM, Steib S, Werner C. Feasibility, effectiveness and acceptability of two perturbation-based treadmill training protocols to improve reactive balance in fall-prone older adults (FEATURE): protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e073135. [PMID: 37666555 PMCID: PMC10481747 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Perturbation-based balance training (PBT) targets the mechanism of falls (eg, slipping, tripping) to specifically train the recovery actions needed to avoid a fall. This task-specific training has shown great promise as an effective and efficient intervention for fall prevention in older adults. However, knowledge about the dose-response relationship of PBT, as well as its feasibility and acceptability in older adults with increased risk of falling is still limited. Thus, the aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two different treadmill PBT protocols for improving reactive balance control in fall-prone older adults, and to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of these protocols. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The study is designed as a pilot randomised controlled trial with a 6-week intervention and 6-week follow-up period. Thirty-six community-dwelling, fall-prone (Timed Up and Go >12 s, habitual gait speed <1.0 m/s and/or fall history) older adults will be randomised (1:1) to receive six (weeks 1-6) or two treadmill PBT sessions (weeks 1+6) plus four conventional treadmill training sessions (weeks 2-5). Training sessions are conducted 1×/week for 30 min. Each PBT will include 40 perturbations in anterior-posterior and mediolateral directions. Reactive balance after perturbations in standing (Stepping Threshold Test (STT)) and walking (Dynamic Stepping Threshold Test (DSTT)) will be assessed as the primary outcome for effectiveness. Secondary outcomes are spatiotemporal and kinematic parameters collected during STT, DSTT and PBT, maximum perturbation magnitude for each PBT session, static and dynamic balance, physical capacity, physical activity, concerns with falling and executive functions. Feasibility will be assessed via training adherence, drop-out rate, perturbations actually performed and adverse events; and acceptability via self-designed questionnaire and focus groups. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the Medical Faculty Heidelberg (S-602/2022). Findings will be disseminated through publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER DRKS00030805.
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- Natalie Hezel
- Geriatric Center, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Computer Engineering, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute for Sports and Sports Science, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Unit of Digital Geriatric Medicine, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Geriatric Center, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute for Sports and Sports Science, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Geriatric Center, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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Alvarez-Lourido D, Paniza Prados JL, Álvarez-Sousa A. Ageing, Leisure Time Physical Activity and Health in Europe. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11091247. [PMID: 37174789 PMCID: PMC10178047 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11091247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The goal of this article is to analyse leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and health-driven motivations to engage in such activity among elderly people in the European Union. We use as a base the recommendations of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the theory of the correlation between physical activity according to individual factors (age, gender, socio-economic status) and contextual factors (habitat, community infrastructures, the model of the welfare state of the country of residence). Data are taken from Eurobarometer 88.4. The Generalized Structural Equation Model (GSEM) methodology was used, with the STATA program. The results show that 65.3% of EU citizens over the age of 60 engage in some form of LTPA, that 40.4% do so for health reasons, and that only 32.3% engage in LTPA that meets the minimum guidelines set by the WHO. In addition, there are large differences based on individual and contextual characteristics. The following group was found to be those who practice the most: men, with high socio-economic status, belonging to the middle and upper social classes, living in rural areas where there is infrastructure for physical activity, and above all, in the countries of the Nordic model of social welfare.
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- Diego Alvarez-Lourido
- Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, 38010 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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- Department of Sociology, Faculty of Political Science and Sociology, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Sociology and Communications Sciences, Group of Territorial Studies (GET), Sociology Faculty, University of Coruna, 15071 Coruna, Spain
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Pengpid S, Peltzer K. Prevalence and correlates of major depressive disorder among a national sample of middle-aged and older adults in India. Aging Ment Health 2023; 27:81-86. [PMID: 35037808 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2021.2024796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and correlates of major depressive disorder (MDD) among middle-age and older adults in India.Methods: The cross-sectional sample consisted of 72,262 persons (45 years and older) from the 2017 to 2018 Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) Wave 1. MDD is defined using DSM-5 criteria and measured with the CIDI-SF. Logistic regression was used to evaluate the associations with MDD.Results: The prevalence of past 12-month MDD was 7.6%, 8.1% among women and 7.0% among men, and 8.2% in persons 60 years and older. In the final adjusted model, food insecurity, having 3-6 discrimination experiences, ill-treatment, victim of violent crime, disaster exposure, unsafe home/neighbourhood, poor childhood health, hypertension, stroke, tobacco use, and physical pain were positively associated with MDD. Being male, married, high socioeconomic status, living in urban areas, high spirituality/religiosity, health insurance and medium social network were negatively associated with MDD.Conclusion: Almost one in ten middle-aged and older adults in India had MDD and several associated factors were identified.
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- Supa Pengpid
- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.,Department of Research Administration and Development, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South Africa
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- Department of Research Administration and Development, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South Africa.,Department of Psychology, College of Medical and Health Sciences, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Wiśniowska-Szurlej A, Ćwirlej-Sozańska A, Wilmowska-Pietruszyńska A, Sozański B. Determinants of Physical Activity in Older Adults in South-Eastern Poland. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph192416922. [PMID: 36554802 PMCID: PMC9779636 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192416922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The aim of our study is to assess factors determining the uptake of physical activity (PA) by older people living in south-eastern Poland. This is a cross-sectional study. The study included 858 older people aged 75 and over living in south-eastern Poland. PA was assessed by asking about the time spent on any at least moderate PA per week and about doing planned strengthening exercises to improve muscle strength and muscular endurance. Functional status, disability and quality of life in older people were also assessed. Logistic regression models were used to identify the factors related to PA. In the study group, only 25.64% performed a minimum of 150 min of moderate-intensity exercise, while strengthening exercises were performed by 22.49%. The most important factors influencing the uptake of PA were age, number of chronic diseases, place of residence, education, social activity, housing conditions, quality of life and health status. In summary, the study population represents a low level of PA uptake, with the majority not meeting the World Health Organization recommendations for PA uptake by older people. Our findings suggest individualized efforts to promote public health and increase PA among older people over 75 years of age.
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- Agnieszka Wiśniowska-Szurlej
- Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences of the University of Rzeszow, University of Rzeszow, 35-310 Rzeszow, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-60-418-1162
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- Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences of the University of Rzeszow, University of Rzeszow, 35-310 Rzeszow, Poland
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- Institute of Medicine, College of Medical Sciences of the University of Rzeszow, University of Rzeszow, 35-310 Rzeszow, Poland
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Individual and country-level factors associated with self-reported and accelerometer-based physical activity in old age: a cross-national analysis of European countries. Eur J Ageing 2022; 19:1529-1542. [PMID: 36311335 PMCID: PMC9589794 DOI: 10.1007/s10433-022-00737-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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This study aimed to investigate associations between individual-level (personality traits, quality of life) and country-level (gross domestic product per capita, number of policies and action plans for physical activity) factors with self-reported and accelerometer-based physical activity and cross-level interactions among European countries. Based on the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) from 2019-2020, self-reported physical activity (N = 46,617 from 27 countries) and accelerometer-based average acceleration and intensity gradient (N = 855 from 10 countries) were analyzed. Mixed-model regressions with two levels (individuals nested within countries) were used for analyses. Between countries differences accounted for relatively small portions of the variability in self-reported physical activity (intraclass correlation, ICC = 7.5%), average acceleration (ICC = 3.5%), and intensity gradient (ICC = 1.9%). There were more associations between individual- and country-level factors and self-reported physical activity than with accelerometer-based physical activity. The association between individual-level variables and accelerometer-based physical activity did not differ between countries. Cross-level interactions suggested that associations between some personality traits and self-reported physical activity were stronger in countries with lower GDP. Both individual- and country-level factors are related to participation in more intensive physical activities. Adults with less resilient personality traits living in countries with lower resources are at the highest risk for physical inactivity. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10433-022-00737-8.
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Richter L, Gösenbauer B. Beweg-Gründe im Alter. PRÄVENTION UND GESUNDHEITSFÖRDERUNG 2022. [PMCID: PMC9255439 DOI: 10.1007/s11553-022-00963-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hintergrund Körperliche Bewegung gilt als ein Schlüsselfaktor für die Gesundheitserhaltung im Alter, wobei die COVID-19-Pandemie („coronavirus disease 2019“), wie Studien zeigen, zu einer Reduktion der körperlichen Aktivität beigetragen hat und es nun Überlegungen bedarf, wie eine (Re‑)Aktivierung der älteren Bevölkerung gelingen kann. Ein Ansatz ist hierbei zu fragen, welche Faktoren körperliche Aktivität bereits vor der Pandemie positiv beeinflusst haben, um diese durch Interventionen gezielt anzusprechen. Fragestellung Ziel der vorliegenden Untersuchung ist es, in einer multivariaten Analyse jene wichtigen Faktoren körperlicher Aktivität zu identifizieren, um so (Re‑)Aktivierungschancen aufzuzeigen. Material und Methode Die hierfür durchgeführte Analyse mittels multipler logistischer Regression stützt sich auf Daten einer standardisierten, repräsentativen Telefonbefragung (n = 2042) der 60-jährigen und älteren Bevölkerung im österreichischen Bundesland Niederösterreich, die im Frühsommer 2019 durchgeführt wurde. Ergebnisse Ein positiver Gesundheitszustand sowie motivationale Faktoren erhöhen die Chance auf regelmäßige körperliche Aktivität. Die soziale Komponente sowie die Überzeugung, dass Sport der Gesundheit guttut, steigern ebenfalls die Wahrscheinlichkeit, Bewegung zu machen. Soziodemografische Faktoren abseits des Einkommens konnten im Modell hingegen nicht als signifikante Prädiktoren identifiziert werden. Schlussfolgerungen Um die (Re‑)Aktivierungschancen zu erhöhen, bedarf es Maßnahmen, welche die körperliche Aktivität als Mittel zu unterschiedlichen Zwecken älterer Menschen begreifen.
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Mattle M, Meyer U, Lang W, Mantegazza N, Gagesch M, Mansky R, Kressig RW, Egli A, Orav EJ, Bischoff-Ferrari HA. Prevalence of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Patterns in Generally Healthy European Adults Aged 70 Years and Older—Baseline Results From the DO-HEALTH Clinical Trial. Front Public Health 2022; 10:810725. [PMID: 35493350 PMCID: PMC9046658 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.810725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Physical activity (PA) is important for healthy aging and disease prevention whereas sedentary behavior (SB) accelerates health deterioration. Aim To investigate activity profiles regarding PA and SB among generally healthy European older adults. Methods Meeting PA recommendations was defined as ≥150 min/week of moderate and/or ≥75 min/week of vigorous PA. A cut-off of ≥5.5 h/day was used to define time spent with SB. We present prevalence of PA and SB overall and by sex, age, BMI, and country. We examined correlates with multivariate logistic regression models. Results Two thousand one hundred and fifty-five DO-HEALTH participants completed baseline information on activity profiles [mean age 74.9 years (SD 4.5), 61.8% women]. Overall, 62.2% met PA recommendations and overall, 37.1% spent ≥5.5 h/day with SB. Younger participants (70–74 years), men, and those with BMI <25 kg/m2 met PA recommendations more often. Per country, prevalence of meeting PA recommendations were: Austria 74.4%, France 51.0%, Germany 65.6%, Portugal 46.5%, and Switzerland 66.7%. Regarding SB, prevalence did not differ in all subgroups. In multivariate logistic regression analyses, being male, younger age, lower MoCA scores, and higher SPPB score were associated with greater odds, whereas higher BMI, more years of education, higher GDS score, and residing in Portugal were associated with lower odds of meeting PA recommendations. High BMI and higher MoCA scores were associated with greater odds of high SB. Conclusion Individualized public health efforts may be warranted even in active older adults, as profiles were less favorable in subgroups of older age, female sex and higher BMI.
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- Michèle Mattle
- Center on Aging and Mobility, University Hospital Zurich, City Hospital Zurich - Waid, and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Aging Medicine and Aging Research, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- *Correspondence: Michèle Mattle
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- Center on Aging and Mobility, University Hospital Zurich, City Hospital Zurich - Waid, and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Aging Medicine and Aging Research, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Center on Aging and Mobility, University Hospital Zurich, City Hospital Zurich - Waid, and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Aging Medicine and Aging Research, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Center on Aging and Mobility, University Hospital Zurich, City Hospital Zurich - Waid, and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Aging Medicine and Aging Research, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Center on Aging and Mobility, University Hospital Zurich, City Hospital Zurich - Waid, and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Aging Medicine and Aging Research, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Center on Aging and Mobility, University Hospital Zurich, City Hospital Zurich - Waid, and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Aging Medicine and Aging Research, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER, Basel University, Basel, Switzerland
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- Center on Aging and Mobility, University Hospital Zurich, City Hospital Zurich - Waid, and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Aging Medicine and Aging Research, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, United States
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- Center on Aging and Mobility, University Hospital Zurich, City Hospital Zurich - Waid, and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Aging Medicine and Aging Research, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University Clinic for Aging Medicine, City Hospital Zurich - Waid, Zurich, Switzerland
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Besor O, Paltiel O, Manor O, Donchin M, Rauch O, Kaufman-Shriqui V. Associations between density and quality of health promotion programmes and built environment features across Jerusalem. Eur J Public Health 2021; 31:1190-1196. [PMID: 34568902 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckab132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Health promotion programmes (HPPs) have the potential to influence individual health, depending on their quality and characteristics. Little is known about how they interact with built environment features and neighbourhood demographics in cities with substantial health disparities. METHODS Using the European Quality Instrument for Health Promotion (EQUIHP), we assessed the quality of HPPs, operating between 2016 and 2017, among adults aged 18-75 in Jerusalem. Areas were characterized by ethnicity and area socioeconomic level. Health information (body mass index, physical activity level) was obtained from the city profile survey. Geospatial information on the location and length of walking paths and bicycle lanes was obtained. Spearman correlations were used to assess associations among variables. RESULTS Ninety-three HPPs operating in 349 locations in Jerusalem were identified. Programmes were unevenly distributed across urban planning areas (UPAs), with the highest density observed in the southwest, areas populated mainly by non-orthodox Jewish residents. However, the best performing HPPs based on EQUIHP score were in the north and east UPAs, inhabited primarily by Arab residents. At a neighbourhood level, characteristics of the built environment positively correlated with higher total EQUIHP scores: the ratio between walking lane length to the neighbourhood's population size (r = 0.413, P < 0.001) and length of bicycle lane per population (r = 0.309, P = 0.5). Median EQUIHP score negatively correlated with the number of programmes per neighbourhood size (m2) (r = -0.327, P = 0.006) and neighbourhood average socioeconomic status (SES; r = -0.266, P = 0.027). CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that higher quality HPPs were preferentially located in areas of lower SES and served minority populations in Jerusalem.
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- Omri Besor
- Department of Nutrition Sciences, Braun School of Public Health & Community Medicine, The Hebrew University-Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, Braun School of Public Health & Community Medicine, The Hebrew University-Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, Braun School of Public Health & Community Medicine, The Hebrew University-Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, Braun School of Public Health & Community Medicine, The Hebrew University-Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, Braun School of Public Health & Community Medicine, The Hebrew University-Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel.,Centre for Urban Health Solutions (C-UHS), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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Miyagawa N, Ohkubo T, Fujiyoshi A, Shiino A, Chen R, Ross GW, Willcox B, Miura K, Ueshima H, Masaki K. Factors Associated with Lower Cognitive Performance Scores Among Older Japanese Men in Hawaii and Japan. J Alzheimers Dis 2021; 81:403-412. [PMID: 33814425 DOI: 10.3233/jad-201084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Few studies have compared factors related to cognitive function among people with similar genetic backgrounds but different lifestyles. OBJECTIVE We aimed to identify factors related to lower cognitive scores among older Japanese men in two genetically similar cohorts exposed to different lifestyle factors. METHODS This cross-sectional study of community-dwelling Japanese men aged 71-81 years included 2,628 men enrolled in the Kuakini Honolulu-Asia Aging Study based in Hawaii and 349 men in the Shiga Epidemiological Study of Subclinical Atherosclerosis based in Japan. We compared participant performance through Cognitive Abilities Screening Instrument (CASI) assessment in Hawaii (1991-1993) and Japan (2009-2014). Factors related to low cognitive scores (history of cardiovascular disease, cardiometabolic factors, and lifestyle factors) were identified with questionnaires and measurements. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to calculate the adjusted odds ratios (ORs) of a low (< 82) CASI score based on different factors. RESULTS CASI scores were lower in Hawaii than in Japan [21.2%(n = 556) versus 12.3%(n = 43), p < 0.001], though this was not significant when adjusted for age and educational attainment (Hawaii 20.3%versus Japan 17.9%, p = 0.328). History of stroke (OR = 1.65, 95%confidence interval = 1.19-2.29) was positively associated with low cognitive scores in Hawaii. Body mass index ≥25 kg/m2 tended to be associated with low cognitive scores in Japan; there was a significant interaction between the cohorts. CONCLUSION Cognitive scores differences between cohorts were mostly explained by differences in educational attainment. Conversely, cardiovascular diseases and cardiometabolic factors differentially impacted cognitive scores among genetically similar older men exposed to different lifestyle factors.
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- Naoko Miyagawa
- International Center for Nutrition and Information, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Public Health, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan.,Department of Hygiene, School of Medicine, Wakayama Medical University; Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan
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- Kuakini Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System, Honolulu, HI, USA.,Department of Geriatric Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, USA
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- Kuakini Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, USA.,Department of Geriatric Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, USA
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- Department of Public Health, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan.,Center for Epidemiologic Research in Asia, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan.,Center for Epidemiologic Research in Asia, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan
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- Kuakini Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, USA.,Department of Geriatric Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, USA
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Li G, Qiao Y, Lu Y, Liu S, Ding Y, Chen X, Ke C. Role of handgrip strength in predicting new-onset diabetes: findings from the survey of health, ageing and retirement in Europe. BMC Geriatr 2021; 21:445. [PMID: 34325672 PMCID: PMC8320209 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02382-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetes is a major concern for the global health burden. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between handgrip strength (HGS) and the risk of new-onset diabetes and to compare the predictive abilities between relative HGS and dominant HGS. METHODS This longitudinal study used data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE), including 66,100 European participants aged 50 years or older free of diabetes at baseline. The Cox proportional hazard model was used to analyze the relationship between HGS and diabetes, and the Harrell's C index, net reclassification index (NRI), and integrated discrimination improvement (IDI) were calculated to evaluate the predictive abilities of different HGS expressions. RESULTS There were 5,661 diabetes events occurred during follow-up. Compared with individuals with lowest quartiles, the hazard ratios (95 % confidence intervals) of the 2nd-4th quartiles were 0.88 (0.81-0.94), 0.82 (0.76-0.89) and 0.85 (0.78-0.93) for dominant HGS, and 0.95 (0.88-1.02), 0.82 (0.76-0.89) and 0.60 (0.54-0.67) for relative HGS. After adding dominant HGS to an office-based risk score (including age, gender, body mass index, smoking, and hypertension), the incremental values of the Harrell's C index, NRI, IDI of relative HGS were all slightly higher than those of dominant HGS in both training and validation sets. CONCLUSIONS Our findings supported that HGS was an independent predictor of new-onset diabetes in the middle-aged and older European population. Moreover, relative HGS exhibited a slightly higher predictive ability than dominant HGS.
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- Guochen Li
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, 215123, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, 215123, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, 215123, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, 215123, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Clinical Medicine, Suzhou Vocational Health College, 215009, Suzhou, China.
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- Department of Children Health Care Affiliated, Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.26, Dao Qian Road, 215000, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, 215123, Suzhou, China.
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Larsen RT, Korfitsen CB, Keller C, Christensen J, Andersen HB, Juhl C, Langberg H. The MIPAM trial - motivational interviewing and physical activity monitoring to enhance the daily level of physical activity among older adults - a randomized controlled trial. Eur Rev Aging Phys Act 2021; 18:12. [PMID: 34215176 PMCID: PMC8254217 DOI: 10.1186/s11556-021-00269-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background One in four older adults in Denmark and almost half of the very old above 75 do not meet the World Health Organization’s recommendations for a minimum of physical activity (PA). A cost-efficient and effective way to increase focus on and motivation for daily walking might be to use Physical Activity Monitors (PAMs) in combination with behavioural change intervention. Thus, the objective of this randomized controlled study was to investigate the effect of Motivational Interviewing (MI) as an add-on intervention to a PAM-based intervention measured in community-dwelling older adults. Methods This two-arm parallel group randomized controlled effectiveness trial compared a 12-weeks PAM-based intervention with additional MI (PAM+MI group) with a PAM-based intervention alone (PAM group). The primary outcome, average daily step count, was analysed with a linear regression model, adjusted for sex and baseline daily step count. Following the intention-to-treat principle, multiple imputation based on baseline step count, sex and age was performed. Results In total, 38 participants were randomized to the PAM intervention and 32 to the PAM+MI intervention arm. During the intervention period, PAM+MI participants walked on average 909 more steps per day than PAM participants, however insignificant (95%CI: − 71; 1889) and reported 2.3 points less on the UCLA Loneliness Scale (95%CI: − 4.5; − 1.24). Conclusion The use of MI, in addition to a PAM-based intervention among older adults in PA promoting interventions hold a potential clinically relevant effect on physical activity and should thus be investigated further with adequately powered RCTs. Trial registration This study was pre-registered in the clinicaltrials.gov database with identifier: NCT03906162.
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- Rasmus Tolstrup Larsen
- Section of Social Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. .,Department of Occupational- and Physiotherapy, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Section of Social Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Musculoskeletal Statistics Unit, The Parker Institute, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Research Governance, Evaluation & Communication, Danish Cancer Society Research Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Occupational- and Physiotherapy, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Technology, Technical University of Denmark, Management and Economics, Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev and Gentofte, Denmark
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- Section of Health Services Research, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Nikitara K, Odani S, Demenagas N, Rachiotis G, Symvoulakis E, Vardavas C. Prevalence and correlates of physical inactivity in adults across 28 European countries. Eur J Public Health 2021; 31:840-845. [PMID: 34000007 PMCID: PMC8504996 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckab067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Physical activity/inactivity is impacted by a plethora of intertwined factors. There are a limited number of studies on physical activity/inactivity that provide a European cross-country perspective. This study aims to present the prevalence and correlates of physical activity in adults across the 28 European Union (EU) member states. Methods This is a secondary dataset analysis of the Special Eurobarometer 472 data on physical activity. The cross-sectional survey was conducted during December 2–11 in 2017 across 28 European countries. The data consisted of ∼1000 respondents aged ≧15 years per country. The current analysis was restricted to adults aged 18–64 years (n = 19 645). Results More than one in three (36.2%, 95% CI: 35.1–37.3) adults in the EU were physically inactive, with substantial cross-country differences noted. Women were less likely than men to be adequately or highly physically active (aOR: 0.86, 95% CI: 0.78–0.95). Similarly, adults at the age of 40–54 (aOR: 0.65, 95% CI: 0.52–0.81) and 55–64 (aOR: 0.61, 95% CI: 0.49–0.77) were less likely to have moderate or high levels of physical activity in comparison with those 18–24 years of age. Finally, high SES was positively associated with physical activity (aOR: 1.4, 95% CI: 1.16–1.69). Conclusions A notable percentage of adults in Europe are physically inactive. Further research is needed to elucidate the factors behind the cross-country differences and identify potential policy actions that may support adopting a physically active lifestyle and decrease the inequalities related to physical activity across Europe.
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- School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Medical Faculty, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
- Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
- Correspondence: C. Vardavas, University of Crete, School of Medicine, Heraklion, Crete 71003, Greece, Tel: +30 6937281680, Fax: 2810-542098, e-mail:
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Mollinedo-Cardalda I, Rodríguez AL, Ferreira M, Cancela-Carral JM. Benefits of STRENOLD Program on Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults Aged 60 Years or Older. In Common Sport Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18063253. [PMID: 33801116 PMCID: PMC8004100 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18063253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background: The proportion of older adults is increasing worldwide and, with it, the physical inactivity common to this age group. Therefore, the promotion of active aging is a strategic factor in health policies for older people. The aim of this study was to identify the benefits and viability of the strength training program (STRENOLD) in health-related quality of life in adults over 60. Methods: A controlled experimental study was carried out with a sample of 181 people over 60 years old from different European countries belonging to the European project IN COMMON SPORTS. A pair work strength program was administered (STRENOLD) over a period of 24 months, consisting of two single sessions per week. Their health status was evaluated (EQ-5D-5L) before and after the interventions. Results: The adherence rate was over 89% and the tolerability rate over 100% in all participating countries. Significant improvements in the participants’ health were demonstrated in the areas of mobility, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Conclusions: The regular practice of physical exercise, through the partnered STRENOLD strength program, has benefits on mobility, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression, in short, health benefits for older adults.
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- Irimia Mollinedo-Cardalda
- Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-986801700
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- Camara Municipal of Vilanova da Cerveira, 4920 Vilanova de Cerveira, Portugal;
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- Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IIS Galicia Sur), Sergas-UVIGO, HealthyFit Research Group, Faculty of Education and Sports Science, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain;
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Okuyama K, Abe T, Li X, Toyama Y, Sundquist K, Nabika T. Neighborhood Environmental Factors and Physical Activity Status among Rural Older Adults in Japan. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18041450. [PMID: 33557194 PMCID: PMC7913898 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18041450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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(1) Background: Although several neighborhood environmental factors have been identified to be associated with older adults’ physical activity, little research has been done in rural areas where the population is aging. This study aimed to investigate neighborhood environmental factors and the longitudinal change of physical activity status among rural older adults in Japan. (2) Methods: The study included 2211 older adults, aged over 60 years, residing in three municipalities in Shimane prefecture and participating at least twice in annual health checkups between 2010 and 2019. Physical activity was identified based on self-report. Hilliness, bus stop density, intersection density, residential density, and distance to a community center were calculated for each subject. Hazard ratios for the incidence of physical inactivity were estimated using Cox proportional hazards models. (3) Results: We found that 994 (45%) of the study subjects became physically inactive during the follow-up. Those living far from a community center had a lower risk of becoming physically inactive compared to those living close to a community center. When the analysis was stratified by residential municipality, this association remained in Ohnan town. Those living in hilly areas had a higher risk of becoming physically inactive in Okinoshima town. (4) Conclusions: The impact of neighborhood environmental factors on older adults’ physical activity status might differ by region possibly due to different terrain and local lifestyles.
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- Kenta Okuyama
- Center for Primary Health Care Research, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Jan Waldenströms Gata 35, 20502 Malmö, Sweden; (X.L.); (K.S.)
- Center for Community-Based Healthcare Research and Education (CoHRE), Organization for Research and Academic Information, Shimane University, 223-8 Enya-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane 693-8501, Japan; (T.A.); (Y.T.); (T.N.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +46-73-610-0086
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- Center for Community-Based Healthcare Research and Education (CoHRE), Organization for Research and Academic Information, Shimane University, 223-8 Enya-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane 693-8501, Japan; (T.A.); (Y.T.); (T.N.)
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- Center for Primary Health Care Research, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Jan Waldenströms Gata 35, 20502 Malmö, Sweden; (X.L.); (K.S.)
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- Center for Community-Based Healthcare Research and Education (CoHRE), Organization for Research and Academic Information, Shimane University, 223-8 Enya-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane 693-8501, Japan; (T.A.); (Y.T.); (T.N.)
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- Center for Primary Health Care Research, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Jan Waldenströms Gata 35, 20502 Malmö, Sweden; (X.L.); (K.S.)
- Center for Community-Based Healthcare Research and Education (CoHRE), Organization for Research and Academic Information, Shimane University, 223-8 Enya-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane 693-8501, Japan; (T.A.); (Y.T.); (T.N.)
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029-5674, USA
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- Center for Community-Based Healthcare Research and Education (CoHRE), Organization for Research and Academic Information, Shimane University, 223-8 Enya-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane 693-8501, Japan; (T.A.); (Y.T.); (T.N.)
- Department of Functional Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, 89-1 Enya-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane 693-8501, Japan
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Reasons Why Older Adults Engage in Physical Exercise. Comparative Study Eastern Europe Versus Southern Europe. J Aging Phys Act 2021; 29:43-50. [PMID: 32788420 DOI: 10.1123/japa.2019-0450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2019] [Revised: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Research on variables that encourage older adults to exercise is limited. This study was carried out to identify the participation motives of older Europeans involved in regular exercise. METHODS The 418 (170 men, 248 women) who participated in the survey are participants of the Erasmus Plus European Project In Common Sports. The participants were divided into two groups. Italy, Portugal, and Spain formed the Southern Europe group, and Bulgaria and Hungary the Eastern European group. All participants completed the Participation Motivation Questionnaire: Older Adults. RESULTS The most highly reported motives for participation were to have fun, stay in shape, keep healthy, and an enjoyment of exercise. Principal-components analysis of the questionnaire revealed six factors: social, fitness, recognition, challenge/benefits, medical, and involvement. CONCLUSIONS The reasons why the residents of Southern European practice exercise are more related to medical reasons, while for Eastern Europe these reasons are more related to recognition.
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Peltzer K, Pengpid S. Prevalence and correlates of insomnia symptoms among older adults in India: Results of a national survey in 2017-2018. ARCHIVES OF MENTAL HEALTH 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/amh.amh_19_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Portegijs E, Timmermans EJ, Castell MV, Dennison EM, Herbolsheimer F, Limongi F, van der Pas S, Schaap LA, van Schoor N, Deeg DJH. Neighborhood Resources Associated With Active Travel in Older Adults-A Cohort Study in Six European Countries. J Aging Phys Act 2020; 28:920-933. [PMID: 32580163 DOI: 10.1123/japa.2019-0267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To study associations between perceived neighborhood resources and time spent by older adults in active travel. METHODS Respondents in six European countries, aged 65-85 years, reported on the perceived presence of neighborhood resources (parks, places to sit, public transportation, and facilities) with response options "a lot," "some," and "not at all." Daily active travel time (total minutes of transport-related walking and cycling) was self-reported at the baseline (n = 2,695) and 12-18 months later (n = 2,189). RESULTS Reporting a lot of any of the separate resources (range B's = 0.19-0.29) and some or a lot for all four resources (B = 0.22, 95% confidence interval [0.09, 0.35]) was associated with longer active travel time than reporting none or fewer resources. Associations remained over the follow-up, but the changes in travel time were similar, regardless of the neighborhood resources. DISCUSSION Perceiving multiple neighborhood resources may support older adults' active travel. Potential interventions, for example, the provision of new resources or increasing awareness of existing resources, require further study.
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Billot M, Calvani R, Urtamo A, Sánchez-Sánchez JL, Ciccolari-Micaldi C, Chang M, Roller-Wirnsberger R, Wirnsberger G, Sinclair A, Vaquero-Pinto N, Jyväkorpi S, Öhman H, Strandberg T, Schols JMGA, Schols AMWJ, Smeets N, Topinkova E, Michalkova H, Bonfigli AR, Lattanzio F, Rodríguez-Mañas L, Coelho-Júnior H, Broccatelli M, D'Elia ME, Biscotti D, Marzetti E, Freiberger E. Preserving Mobility in Older Adults with Physical Frailty and Sarcopenia: Opportunities, Challenges, and Recommendations for Physical Activity Interventions. Clin Interv Aging 2020; 15:1675-1690. [PMID: 32982201 PMCID: PMC7508031 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s253535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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One of the most widely conserved hallmarks of aging is a decline in functional capabilities. Mobility loss is particularly burdensome due to its association with negative health outcomes, loss of independence and disability, and the heavy impact on quality of life. Recently, a new condition, physical frailty and sarcopenia, has been proposed to define a critical stage in the disabling cascade. Physical frailty and sarcopenia are characterized by weakness, slowness, and reduced muscle mass, yet with preserved ability to move independently. One of the strategies that have shown some benefits in combatting mobility loss and its consequences for older adults is physical activity. Here, we describe the opportunities and challenges for the development of physical activity interventions in people with physical frailty and sarcopenia. The aim of this article is to review age-related physio(patho)logical changes that impact mobility in old age and to provide recommendations and procedures in accordance with the available literature.
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- Maxime Billot
- Clinical Gerontology, University Hospital of Limoges, Limoges, France.,PRISMATICS (Predictive Research in Spine/Neurostimulation Management and Thoracic Innovation in Cardiac Surgery), Poitiers University Hospital, Poitiers, France
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.,Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "Agostino Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- University of Helsinki, Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Unit of Primary Health Care, Helsinki, Finland
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- Faculty of Health Promotion, Sports and Leisure Studies, School of Education, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland.,The Icelandic Gerontological Research Center, Landspitali University Hospital and University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Medical University of Graz, Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Graz, Austria
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- Foundation for Diabetes Research in Older People, Diabetes Frail Ltd., Luton, UK
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- University of Helsinki, Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Unit of Primary Health Care, Helsinki, Finland
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- University of Helsinki, Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Unit of Primary Health Care, Helsinki, Finland
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- University of Helsinki, Clinicum, Helsinki, Finland; Helsinki University Hospital, Medicine and Rehabilitation, Helsinki, Finland.,University of Oulu, Center for Life Course Health Research, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Health Services Research, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism (NUTRIM), Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health & Fitness, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Social and Health Sciences, South Bohemian University, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "Agostino Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "Agostino Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.,Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "Agostino Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Institute for Biomedicine of Aging, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Germany
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Costa ACDO, Duarte YADO, Andrade FBD. Metabolic syndrome: physical inactivity and socioeconomic inequalities among non-institutionalized Brazilian elderly. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE EPIDEMIOLOGIA 2020; 23:e200046. [PMID: 32491048 DOI: 10.1590/1980-549720200046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Evaluate the association between Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), physical activity and socioeconomic conditions among non-institutionalized elderly individuals. METHODOLOGY Cross-sectional study with, elderly individuals (≥ 60) living in the city of São Paulo. MetS was evaluated by means of the National Cholesterol Education Program criteria, the Adult Treatment Panel III. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were performed, followed by multiple logistic regression with a 5% significance level. An attributable fraction (AF) and a proportional attributable fraction (PAF) were calculated in relation to physical activity. The magnitude of the socioeconomic inequalities was evaluated using the Slope Index of Inequality (SII) and the Relative Index of Inequality (RII). RESULTS The prevalence of MetS was 40.1%, and 23.3% of the individuals had at least one MetS' component. Physically inactive elderly had higher chances of having MetS. The prevalence of MetS was higher among those with lower education levels in both absolute and relative terms. AF and PAF were significant among the inactive individuals and for the total population. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that physical activity and schooling are significantly associated with MetS, highlighting the importance of these factors for the control of this syndrome.
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- Ana Cristina de Oliveira Costa
- Instituto de Pesquisa René Rachou, Núcleo de Estudos em Saúde Pública e Envelhecimento, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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Goleva-Fjellet S, Bjurholt AM, Kure EH, Larsen IK, Støren Ø, Sæbø M. Distribution of allele frequencies for genes associated with physical activity and/or physical capacity in a homogenous Norwegian cohort- a cross-sectional study. BMC Genet 2020; 21:8. [PMID: 31973699 PMCID: PMC6979285 DOI: 10.1186/s12863-020-0813-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There are large individual differences in physical activity (PA) behavior as well as trainability of physical capacity. Heritability studies have shown that genes may have as much impact on exercise participation behavior as environmental factors. Genes that favor both trainability and participation may increase the levels of PA. The present study aimed to assess the allele frequencies in genes associated with PA and/or physical capacity, and to see if there is any association between these polymorphisms and self-reported PA levels in a cohort of middle-aged Norwegians of Scandinavian descent (n = 831; mean age mean age (± SD) 55.5 ± 3.8 years). RESULTS The genotype distributions of the ACTN3 R577X, ACE I/D and MAOA uVNTR polymorphisms were similar to other populations of European descent. When comparing the genotype distribution between the low/medium level PA group (LMPA) and high level PA groups (HPA), a significant difference in ACTN3 577X allele distribution was found. The X allele frequency was 10% lower in the HPA level group (P = 0.006). There were no differences in the genotype distribution of the ACE I/D or MAOA uVNTR polymorphism. Education and previous participation in sports or outdoor activities was positively associated with the self-reported PA levels (P ≤ 0.001). CONCLUSIONS To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to report association between ACTN3 R577X genotype and PA level in middle-aged Scandinavians. Nevertheless, the contribution of a single polymorphism to a complex trait, like PA level, is likely small. Socioeconomic variables, as education and previous participation in sports or outdoor activities, are positively associated with the self-reported PA levels.
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- Sannija Goleva-Fjellet
- Department of Natural Sciences and Environmental Health, University of South-Eastern Norway, Gullbringvegen 36, 3800, Bø i, Telemark, Norway.
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- Department of Sports, Physical Education and Outdoor Studies, University of South-Eastern Norway, Gullbringvegen 36, 3800, Bø i, Telemark, Norway
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- Department of Natural Sciences and Environmental Health, University of South-Eastern Norway, Gullbringvegen 36, 3800, Bø i, Telemark, Norway.,Department of Cancer Genetics, Institute for Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital-The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Sports, Physical Education and Outdoor Studies, University of South-Eastern Norway, Gullbringvegen 36, 3800, Bø i, Telemark, Norway
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- Department of Natural Sciences and Environmental Health, University of South-Eastern Norway, Gullbringvegen 36, 3800, Bø i, Telemark, Norway
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Recio-Rodríguez JI, Lugones-Sanchez C, Agudo-Conde C, González-Sánchez J, Tamayo-Morales O, Gonzalez-Sanchez S, Fernandez-Alonso C, Maderuelo-Fernandez JA, Mora-Simon S, Gómez-Marcos MA, Rodriguez-Sanchez E, Garcia-Ortiz L. Combined use of smartphone and smartband technology in the improvement of lifestyles in the adult population over 65 years: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial (EVIDENT-Age study). BMC Geriatr 2019; 19:19. [PMID: 30674284 PMCID: PMC6343313 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-019-1037-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The increasing use of smartphones by older adults also increases their potential for improving different aspects of health in this population. Some studies have shown promising results in the improvement of cognitive performance through lifestyle modification. All this may have a broad impact on the quality of life and carrying out daily living activities. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of combining the use of smartphone and smartband technology for 3 months with brief counseling on life habits, as opposed to providing counseling only, in increasing physical activity and improving adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Secondary objectives are to assess the effect of the intervention on body composition, quality of life, independence in daily living activities and cognitive performance. METHODS This study is a two-arm cluster-randomized trial that will be carried out in urban health centers in Spain. We will recruit 160 people aged between 65 and 80 without cardiovascular disease or cognitive impairment (score in the Mini-mental State Examination ≥24). On a visit to their center, intervention group participants will be instructed to use a smartphone application for a period of 3 months. This application integrates information on physical activity received from a fitness bracelet and self-reported information on the patient's daily nutritional composition. The primary outcome will be the change in the number of steps measured by accelerometer. Secondary variables will be adherence to the Mediterranean diet, sitting time, body composition, quality of life, independence in daily living activities and cognitive performance. All variables will be measured at baseline and on the assessment visit after 3 months. A telephone follow-up will be carried out at 6 months to collect self-reported data regarding physical activity and adherence to the Mediterranean diet. DISCUSSION Preventive healthy aging programs should include health education with training in nutrition and lifestyles, while stressing the importance of and enhancing physical activity; the inclusion of new technologies can facilitate these goals. The EVIDENT-AGE study will incorporate a simple, accessible intervention with potential implementation in the care of older adults. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03574480 . Date of trial Registration July 2, 2018.
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- José I Recio-Rodríguez
- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Primary Health Care Research Unit, La Alamedilla Health Center. Health Service of Castilla y León (SACyL), Primary Care Prevention and Health Promotion Research Network (REDIAPP), Salamanca, Spain. .,Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Burgos, Burgos, Spain.
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- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Primary Health Care Research Unit, La Alamedilla Health Center. Health Service of Castilla y León (SACyL), Primary Care Prevention and Health Promotion Research Network (REDIAPP), Salamanca, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Primary Health Care Research Unit, La Alamedilla Health Center. Health Service of Castilla y León (SACyL), Primary Care Prevention and Health Promotion Research Network (REDIAPP), Salamanca, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Primary Health Care Research Unit, La Alamedilla Health Center. Health Service of Castilla y León (SACyL), Primary Care Prevention and Health Promotion Research Network (REDIAPP), Salamanca, Spain.,Department of Nursing, University of Extremadura, Plasencia, Cáceres, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Primary Health Care Research Unit, La Alamedilla Health Center. Health Service of Castilla y León (SACyL), Primary Care Prevention and Health Promotion Research Network (REDIAPP), Salamanca, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Primary Health Care Research Unit, La Alamedilla Health Center. Health Service of Castilla y León (SACyL), Primary Care Prevention and Health Promotion Research Network (REDIAPP), Salamanca, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Primary Health Care Research Unit, La Alamedilla Health Center. Health Service of Castilla y León (SACyL), Primary Care Prevention and Health Promotion Research Network (REDIAPP), Salamanca, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Primary Health Care Research Unit, La Alamedilla Health Center. Health Service of Castilla y León (SACyL), Primary Care Prevention and Health Promotion Research Network (REDIAPP), Salamanca, Spain.,Department of Basic Psychology, Psychobiology and Behavioral Sciences Methodology, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Primary Health Care Research Unit, La Alamedilla Health Center. Health Service of Castilla y León (SACyL), Primary Care Prevention and Health Promotion Research Network (REDIAPP), Salamanca, Spain.,Department of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Primary Health Care Research Unit, La Alamedilla Health Center. Health Service of Castilla y León (SACyL), Primary Care Prevention and Health Promotion Research Network (REDIAPP), Salamanca, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Primary Health Care Research Unit, La Alamedilla Health Center. Health Service of Castilla y León (SACyL), Primary Care Prevention and Health Promotion Research Network (REDIAPP), Salamanca, Spain.,Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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Bammann K, Drell C, Lübs LL, Stalling I. Cluster-randomised trial on participatory community-based outdoor physical activity promotion programs in adults aged 65-75 years in Germany: protocol of the OUTDOOR ACTIVE intervention trial. BMC Public Health 2018; 18:1197. [PMID: 30352580 PMCID: PMC6199784 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-6124-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Despite its well-known benefits for health and well-being physical activity levels are insufficient and declining with age in Germany. Physical activity promotion programs for older adults are often not successful, one reason is insufficient relevance of intervention measures for the study population. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a possible key strategy for tailoring more meaningful intervention programs to a specific community. However, evidence for the effectiveness of CBPR in the general population is scarce. This study aims to formally evaluate the efficacy of a CBPR approach for developing and implementing an outdoor physical activity program for older adults. METHODS/DESIGN The OUTDOOR ACTIVE intervention trial is a cluster-randomised intervention study carried out in a random sample of eight subdistricts in the city of Bremen, Germany. The eight subdistricts are grouped into four homogenous pairs with regard to socioeconomic level and land use mix of the subdistrict. Within the pairs, the subdistricts are assigned randomly to the two study arms: participatory development and implementation of a community-based program to promote outdoor physical activity (intervention) versus no intervention (controls). For evaluation, a survey is carried out before (baseline) and after (follow-up) the intervention period. The measurements include 7-day accelerometer measurement, physical fitness test, blood pressure, basic anthropometry, and self-administered questionnaire. DISCUSSION The OUTDOOR ACTIVE intervention trial will provide detailed information on PA intervention for older adults in an urban setting. Through the participatory nature of the study it will provide valuable insights into drivers and barriers to PA in this group, and it will inform policy makers and other stakeholders how to benefit from the results. TRIAL REGISTRATION German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00015117 (Date of registration 17-07-2018).
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Affiliation(s)
- Karin Bammann
- Institute for Public Health and Nursing Sciences (IPP), University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- Institute for Public Health and Nursing Sciences (IPP), University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- Institute for Public Health and Nursing Sciences (IPP), University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- Institute for Public Health and Nursing Sciences (IPP), University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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