The purpose of this pilot study is to develop an intervention, based on empirical evidence and health-related behavioral change theory, to enhance motivation for engaging in fall-reducing physical activities.
The intervention being developed, Ready\~Steady, combines 3 components; a) interpersonal motivation, b) intrapersonal motivation, and c) physical activity. Theoretical concepts from the wellness motivation theory are (a) translated into intervention strategies; and (b) operationalized as variables to form a basis for evaluating this intervention. The overall objective is to advance the development of Ready\~Steady by assessing the impact of its motivation components.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
103
Fall reducing strength (5), balance (12) and flexibility (4) exercises as well as walking. Participants were also given a Fitbit One with instructions on how to use
Strategies used to support Interpersonal motivational targets include: a) discuss and model ways to provide and receive more support for physical activity, b) identify environmental barriers to being physically active, c) problem-solve environmental and social barriers to being physically active, d) use and create new resources that support physical activity behavior
Strategies used to support intrapersonal motivation included a) use of the goal attainment scale, b) facilitating the formation of action plans, c) identify and problem solve personal barriers to being active, d) identify satisfying aspects of being active, e) self-evaluate physical activity patterns and progress.
Change in self-reported physical activity behavior
Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) Questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Change in objectively measured physical activity behavior
Accelerometers built in to Fitbit Ones
Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Change in functional strength and balance
Short Physical Performance Battery
Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Change in functional strength and balance
Timed Up and Go
Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Change in the number of community resources used for physical activity
Number of community resources identified and used: 2 item survey
Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Change in social support for fall-reducing physical activities
Social support for exercise: Survey
Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Change in readiness
Index of Readiness
Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Change in self-regulation
Index of Self-Regulation
Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
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Change in self-reported lower extremity function
Neuro-QOL SF v1.0 - LEx Fnct (Mobility)
Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Change in self-reported ability to participate in social activities
PROMIS SF v2.0 - Ability to Participate Social 4a
Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post