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Feasibility Trial Evaluation of a Peer Volunteering Active Aging Intervention: ACE (Active, Connected, Engaged).
Stathi, Afroditi; Withall, Janet; Thompson, Janice L; Davis, Mark G; Gray, Selena; De Koning, Jolanthe; Parkhurst, Graham; Lloyd, Liz; Greaves, Colin; Laventure, Robert; Fox, Kenneth R.
Afiliação
  • Stathi A; School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK.
  • Withall J; Department for Health, University of Bath, UK.
  • Thompson JL; School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK.
  • Davis MG; Physical Activity Measurement Consultant, Bwlch, Wales, UK.
  • Gray S; Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK.
  • De Koning J; Department for Health, University of Bath, UK.
  • Parkhurst G; Centre for Transport and Society, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK.
  • Lloyd L; School of Policy Studies, University of Bristol, UK.
  • Greaves C; School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK.
  • Laventure R; Later Life Training LTD, Perthshire, UK.
  • Fox KR; School of Policy Studies, University of Bristol, UK.
Gerontologist ; 60(3): 571-582, 2020 04 02.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30779849
BACKGROUND: ACE (Active, Connected, Engaged) is a theory-informed, pragmatic intervention using peer volunteering support to promote active ageing in socially disengaged, inactive older adults. This study aimed to establish ACE's feasibility and acceptability. METHODS: Fifty-four older adults were recruited as either peer volunteers (activators; n = 15) or participants (ACEs; n = 39). Participants were randomized to one-to-one support from an activator (ACEs-Intervention [ACEs-I]) or a waiting-list control group (ACEs-Control [ACEs-C]). Activators supported ACEs-I to get out more and engage with local activities. Objectively measured physical activity (PA), lower limb function, and number of out of house activities were assessed at baseline and post-intervention. A mixed-methods process evaluation assessed changes in confidence to get out and about, social support, autonomy, competence, and relatedness. RESULTS: Eighty-two percent of ACEs (mean age = 73.7 years [SD 7.3]) and all activators completed assessments at both baseline and post-intervention (6 months). ACEs-I reported more out of house activities (M [SD] = 6.34 [4.15]). ACEs-I increased physical function post-intervention (M [SD] = 9.8 [2.3]). ACEs-I reported improved well-being and vitality and increased confidence to get out and about, confidence in the face of specific barriers, knowledge of local initiatives, and perceived social support post-intervention. Activators, although sufficiently active at baseline, increased their PA further. ACE was well-accepted and easy to deliver. CONCLUSIONS: ACE is an acceptable and feasible intervention for helping socially disengaged older people to get out and about more, improve their confidence, and engage more with their community.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Grupo Associado / Voluntários / Envelhecimento / Exercício Físico Tipo de estudo: Clinical_trials Limite: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male País/Região como assunto: Europa Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2020 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Grupo Associado / Voluntários / Envelhecimento / Exercício Físico Tipo de estudo: Clinical_trials Limite: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male País/Região como assunto: Europa Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2020 Tipo de documento: Article