Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Assisted Living Residents
Author Information
Author(s): Son Jung Yoen, Tucker She’Lon, Vos Carol, Larson Janet
Primary Institution: University of Michigan
Hypothesis
This study aimed to examine the feasibility and acceptability of conducting a longitudinal study using two objective measures of physical activity and sedentary behavior.
Conclusion
The study supports the feasibility and acceptability of the research protocol, showing a small decline in physical activity over six months.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants wore devices to measure physical activity and sedentary behavior.
- The study evaluated recruitment, retention, and compliance with the study procedures.
- Moderate to vigorous physical activity significantly declined by 8 minutes per day.
- Light physical activity declined by 18 minutes per day.
- Sedentary behavior increased by 15 minutes per day.
Takeaway
The study looked at how active older people in assisted living are and found that they got a little less active over six months.
Methodology
Participants wore two devices to measure physical activity and sedentary behavior for seven days at baseline and again six months later, and completed questionnaires.
Limitations
19% of participants were excluded due to low Mini-Cog scores, and the decline in physical activity was not clinically meaningful.
Participant Demographics
62% of participants were female, with a mean age of 80.1 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.02
Statistical Significance
p=0.02
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