Outcomes of a multicomponent physical activity program for sedentary, community-dwelling older adults

J Aging Phys Act. 2012 Jul;20(3):363-78. doi: 10.1123/japa.20.3.363. Epub 2011 Dec 20.

Abstract

This single-group repeated-measures pilot study evaluated the effects of a 10-wk, multicomponent, best-practice exercise program on physical activity, performance of activities of daily living (ADLs), physical performance, and depression in community-dwelling older adults from low-income households (N = 15). Comparison of pretest and posttest scores using a one-tailed paired-samples t test showed improvement (p < .05) for 2 of 3 ADL domains on the Activity Measure-Post Acute Care and for 6 physical-performance measures of the Senior Fitness Test. Repeated-measures ANOVA revealed significant main effects for 3 of 8 physical activity measures using the Yale Physical Activity Scale. Retention rate was 78.9%, and the adherence rate for group sessions was 89.7%. Results suggest that participation in a multicomponent, best-practice physical activity program may positively affect sedentary, community-dwelling older adults' physical activity, ADL performance, and physical performance.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Aged
  • Aging / physiology*
  • Aging / psychology
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Benchmarking
  • Depression / psychology
  • Female
  • Health Status Indicators
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Motor Activity / physiology*
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Program Development
  • Program Evaluation*
  • Psychometrics
  • Residence Characteristics*
  • Sedentary Behavior*
  • Self Report
  • Time Factors