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- Title
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.
- Authors
Granet, Jordan; Peyrusqué, Eva; Ruiz, Fabien; Buckinx, Fanny; Abdelkader, Lilia Ben; Dang-Vu, Thien Thanh; Sirois, Marie-José; Gouin, Jean-Philippe; Pageaux, Benjamin; Aubertin-Leheudre, Mylène
- Abstract
Background Periods 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. Methods Eighty-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. Results There 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. Conclusion Web-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.
- Subjects
PHYSICAL mobility; PHYSICAL activity; MENTAL health; COVID-19; OLDER people
- Publication
Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences & Medical Sciences, 2023, Vol 78, Issue 3, p535
- ISSN
1079-5006
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/gerona/glac127