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A mental health-informed, online health promotion programme targeting physical activity and healthy eating for adults aged 60+ years: study protocol for the MovingTogether randomised controlled trial.

Chiara Mastrogiovanni, Simon Rosenbaum, Kim Delbaere, Anne Tiedemann, Scott Teasdale, Annaliese McGavin, Nancy Briggs, Grace McKeon

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Article in Trials, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Chiara MastrogiovanniDiscipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia. c.mastrogiovanni@unsw.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5197-6412
Simon RosenbaumDiscipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia.
Kim DelbaereFalls, Balance and Injury Research Centre, Neuroscience Research Australia, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2031, Australia.
Anne TiedemannInstitute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia.
Scott TeasdaleDiscipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia.
Annaliese McGavinSchool of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia.
Nancy BriggsStats Central, Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia.
Grace McKeonDiscipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia.
UNSW Sydney · AUNew South Wales Department of Health · AUThe University of Sydney · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic and associated social distancing regulations have led to an increased risk of social isolation and physical inactivity, particularly among older adults. The benefits of physical activity for reducing fall risk and improving mood and mental functioning have been well documented. The aim of this trial is to investigate the effect of the MovingTogether programme on psychological distress (primary outcome) and physical activity, social capital, cognition, concern about falling, loneliness, physical functioning, quality of life and physical activity enjoyment (secondary outcomes).

methodsA randomised controlled trial with a waitlist control will be conducted, recruiting 80 adults aged 60+ years with access to Facebook and a computer or tablet and not currently meeting the aerobic physical activity guidelines. Randomisation will be completed using REDCap. The intervention group (n = 40) will join a private Facebook group where allied health facilitators will provide targeted healthy lifestyle education throughout the 10-week programme with weekly telehealth group calls. Intervention participants will also be provided access to tailored strength and aerobic exercise guidance and an evidence-based eHealth balance exercise programme. Psychological distress and secondary outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 11 weeks (post-intervention) and 16 weeks (1-month follow-up). Linear mixed models will be applied for each outcome measure as per an intention-to-treat approach to determine the between-group differences. Secondary analyses are planned in people with greater adherence and those with higher psychological distress. DISCUSSION: COVID-19 has highlighted the need for scalable, effective and novel methods to improve and protect the health of older adults. The integration of an evidence-based fall prevention programme with a mental health-informed online health promotion programme may help to improve mental and physical health outcomes among older adults.

trial registrationAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) ACTRN12621001322820p. Registered on 29 September 2021.

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COVID-19Diet, HealthyAgedAustraliaExerciseHealth PromotionHumansMental HealthPandemicsQuality of LifeRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicCOVID-19FallsIsolationMental healthOlder adultsPhysical activity

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PMID36575463
PMCPMC9793388
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