학술논문

A pilot study combining Go4Life® materials with an interactive voice response system to promote physical activity in older women.
Document Type
article
Source
Journal of women & aging. 28(5)
Subject
Humans
Exercise
Feasibility Studies
Pilot Projects
Telemedicine
Aged
Middle Aged
Health Promotion
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
United States
Female
Patient Education as Topic
Go4Life®
interactive voice response
intervention
physical activity
women
Clinical Research
Aging
Public Health And Health Services
Other Studies In Human Society
Gerontology
Public Health and Health Services
Other Studies in Human Society
Language
Abstract
Telephone-based interactive voice response (IVR) systems could be an effective tool for promotion of physical activity among older women. To test IVR feasibility, we enrolled 30 older women in a 10-week physical activity intervention designed around National Institute on Aging (NIA) Go4Life® educational materials with IVR coaching. Participants (mean age = 76 years) significantly increased physical activity by a mean 79 ± 116 (SD) minutes/week (p