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Trial reportFamily practice2012

Increasing older adults' walking through primary care: results of a pilot randomized controlled trial.

Nanette Mutrie, Orla Doolin, Claire F Fitzsimons, P Margaret Grant, Malcolm Granat, Madeleine Grealy, Hazel Macdonald, Freya MacMillan, Alex McConnachie, David A Rowe and 2 more

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Family practice, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 47 papers, 7 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Nanette MutrieSchool of Psychological Sciences and Health, University of Strathclyde,76 Southbrae Drive Glasgow G13 1PP, UK. nanette.mutrie@ed.ac.uk
Orla Doolin
Claire F Fitzsimons
P Margaret Grant
Malcolm Granat
Madeleine Grealy
Hazel Macdonald
Freya MacMillan
Alex McConnachie
David A Rowe
Rebecca Shaw
Dawn A Skelton

Funding

Chief Scientist Office CZH/4/457
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPhysical activity can positively influence health for older adults. Primary care is a good setting for physical activity promotion.

objectiveTo assess the feasibility of a pedometer-based walking programme in combination with physical activity consultations.

methods

designTwo-arm (intervention/control) 12-week randomized controlled trial with a 12-week follow-up for the intervention group.

settingOne general practice in Glasgow, UK.

participantsPARTICIPANTS were aged ≥65 years. The intervention group received two 30-minute physical activity consultations from a trained practice nurse, a pedometer and a walking programme. The control group continued as normal for 12 weeks and then received the intervention. Both groups were followed up at 12 and 24 weeks. OUTCOME MEASURES: Step counts were measured by sealed pedometers and an activPALTM monitor. Psychosocial variables were assessed and focus groups conducted.

resultsThe response rate was 66% (187/284), and 90% of those randomized (37/41) completed the study. Qualitative data suggested that the pedometer and nurse were helpful to the intervention. Step counts (activPAL) showed a significant increase from baseline to week 12 for the intervention group, while the control group showed no change. Between weeks 12 and 24, step counts were maintained in the intervention group, and increased for the control group after receiving the intervention. The intervention was associated with improved quality of life and reduced sedentary time.

conclusionsIt is feasible to recruit and retain older adults from primary care and help them increase walking. A larger trial is necessary to confirm findings and consider cost-effectiveness.

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Primary Health CareWalkingActigraphyAgedFeasibility StudiesFemaleFocus GroupsGeneral PracticeHealth PromotionHumansMalePatient Education as TopicPilot ProjectsQuality of LifeReferral and ConsultationScotland

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PMID22843637
PMCPMC3501246

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