Trial reportThe journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences2023
Web-Based Physical Activity Interventions Are Feasible and Beneficial Solutions to Prevent Physical and Mental Health Declines in Community-Dwelling Older Adults During Isolation Periods.
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- Effects of mHealth interventions to prescribe resistance training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2025Pooled it
- Feasibility and effectiveness of physical exercise for older adults delivered remotely via videoconferencing-systematic review and meta analysis.Age and ageing · 2025Pooled it
- A scoping review of the feasibility, usability, and efficacy of digital interventions in older adults concerning physical activity and/or exercise.Frontiers in aging · 2025Pooled it
- Digital Health Interventions to Promote Physical Activity in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Semiquantitative Analysis.International journal of public health · 2024Pooled it
- Effectiveness, Mediators and Moderators of Remote Live vs. Pre-Recorded Physical Exercise Training for Chronic Low Back Pain.European journal of pain (London, England) · 2026Trial
- The Effect of Digital Literacy Training on Physical Activity App Acceptance and Behavioral Intentions Among Older Women: An Experimental Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Trial
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- The Effectiveness of an App-Based Fitness Program on Self-Perceived Physical Functioning in Older Adults: Randomized Waitlist-Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Trial
- Assessing the Feasibility and Acceptability of Virtual Reality for Remote Group-Mediated Physical Activity in Older Adults: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR formative research · 2024Trial
- Exercise Therapy to Reduce Anxiety (ExTRA) in mid-life and later-life adults: pilot feasibility study.BJPsych open · 2026Article
- Emotion Regulation Treatment to Enhance Active Aging in Older Adults with Affective Distress: A Pilot Study.Journal of contemporary psychotherapy · 2026Article
- Attitudes and preferences of older adults and healthcare professionals regarding a multidisciplinary hybrid telehealth program for healthy aging.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Feasibility and acceptability of two remote physical activity programs for older Latino adults: the C.E.R.E.B.R.O. study, a pilot randomized trial.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- A qualitative exploration of patient and clinician needs and preferences for a physical activity intervention during breast cancer chemotherapy.BMC cancer · 2025Article
- Physical activity during COVID-19 pandemic: A 5-year retrospect.Sports medicine and health science · 2025Review
- Usability of Videoconferencing for Physical Exercise Interventions in Older Adults: Scoping Review.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies · 2025Review
- Digitally Delivered, Group-Based Exercise Interventions for Older Adults: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Effects of digital physical activity interventions on muscle mechanical function in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity · 2025Review
- Building Strong Foundations: Nonrandomized Interventional Study of a Novel, Digitally Delivered Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults.JMIR aging · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundPeriods of prolonged lockdown increase the risk of physical inactivity, which can contribute to physical decline among older adults. Online technology could be an innovative solution to promote physical activity (PA) habits in this context. The goal of this study was to examine and compare the acceptability, feasibility, and potential benefits of 2 modalities of web-based PA interventions in older adults during the coronavirus disease 2019 lockdown.
methodsEighty-three nonphysically active community-dwelling older adults (aged 60 and older) were randomized to a 12-week web-based PA intervention delivered either in a live group (LG; n = 38) or a recorded group (RG; n = 45). Acceptability, feasibility as well as functional capacities, physical performance, quality of life, and PA level were assessed pre and postintervention.
resultsThere were fewer dropouts in the LG than RG (LG: 16% vs RG: 46%). However, adherence rate (LG: 89%; RG: 81%), level of satisfaction (LG: 77% vs RG: 64%), and enjoyment (LG: 68% vs RG: 62%) were similar across groups, even if the participants found the intervention slightly difficult (LG: 58% vs RG: 63%). Both groups significantly improved on functional capacities, physical performance, and quality of life. Only the LG showed significant improvements in perceived health and PA level. The LG showed greater improvements in physical performance and quality of life than the RG.
conclusionWeb-based PA interventions are feasible, acceptable, and beneficial for improving functional capacities and physical performance during periods of lockdown. However, the interactive web and live modalities appear to be more effective for promoting some of these outcomes than recorded and individual modalities.
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