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Implementation of an Evidence-Based Exercise Program for Older Adults in South Florida
Joint Authors
Anderson, Chelsie
Seff, Laura R.
Batra, Anamika
Palmer, Richard C.
Page, Timothy
Vieira, Edgar
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-10-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Abstract EN
Introduction.
This study aimed to examine how well an evidence-based physical activity program could be translated for wide scale dissemination and adoption to increase physical activity among community-dwelling older adults.
Methods.
Between October 2009 and December 2012, reach, fidelity, dosage, ease of implementation, and barriers to translation of EnhanceFitness (EF) were assessed.
To assess effectiveness, a pretest-posttest design was used to measure increases in functional fitness (chair stands, arm curls, and the up-and-go test).
Results.
Fourteen community-based agencies offered 126 EF classes in 83 different locations and reached 4,490 older adults.
Most participants were female (72%).
Thirty-eight percent of participants did not complete the initial 16-week EF program.
The 25% who received the recommended dose experienced an increase in upper and lower body strength and mobility.
Further, participants reported high satisfaction with the program.
Conclusion.
EF was successfully implemented in a variety of settings throughout South Florida and reached a large number of older adults.
However, challenges were encountered in ensuring that those who participated received a program dose that would lead to beneficial gains in functional fitness.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Palmer, Richard C.& Batra, Anamika& Anderson, Chelsie& Page, Timothy& Vieira, Edgar& Seff, Laura R.. 2016. Implementation of an Evidence-Based Exercise Program for Older Adults in South Florida. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1107449
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Palmer, Richard C.…[et al.]. Implementation of an Evidence-Based Exercise Program for Older Adults in South Florida. Journal of Aging Research No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1107449
American Medical Association (AMA)
Palmer, Richard C.& Batra, Anamika& Anderson, Chelsie& Page, Timothy& Vieira, Edgar& Seff, Laura R.. Implementation of an Evidence-Based Exercise Program for Older Adults in South Florida. Journal of Aging Research. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1107449
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1107449