Effects of remote feedback in home-based physical activity interventions for older adults: A systematic review

Physical activity interventions among older adults vary widely in the techniques used to elicit behavior change. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine what behavior change techniques (BCTs) are used in interventions to increase physical activity among older adults using the theory of planned behavior and to make suggestions for BCTs that appear to be more effective. A database search identified peer-reviewed articles documenting interventions based on the theory of planned behavior. Seven articles (three randomized controlled trial, three quasi-experimental, and onen-of-1) from four countries (the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Netherlands) were included for review. Researchers independently coded BCTs using a hierarchical taxonomy of 93 BCTs. The most frequently coded BCTs includedGoal Setting(n = 5 studies),Action Planning(n = 5 studies), andCredible Source(n = 5 studies). Of the 93 BCTs in the taxonomy, only 26 were used, indicating potential opportunities to implement and evaluate less commonly used techniques in future studies.

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The acceptability of physical activity interventions to older adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis

Social Science & Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.socscimed.2016.04.006 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 158 ◽

pp. 14-23 ◽

Cited By ~ 82

Author(s):

Angela Devereux-Fitzgerald ◽

Rachael Powell ◽

Anne Dewhurst ◽

David P. French

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

Physical Activity Interventions

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Deciphering the role of physical activity in stress management during a global pandemic in older adult populations: a systematic review protocol

Systematic Reviews ◽

10.1186/s13643-021-01678-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ryan Churchill ◽

Indira Riadi ◽

Lucy Kervin ◽

Kelly Teo ◽

Theodore Cosco

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

Stress Management ◽

Psychological Stress ◽

Older Adult ◽

Activity Level ◽

Sufficient Evidence ◽

Physical Activity Interventions

Abstract Background The world has changed dramatically since the beginning of 2020 due to COVID-19. As a result of the pandemic, many older adults are now experiencing an increased and unprecedented amount of psychological stress. Physical activity has been found to be an evidence-based means of combating stress among older adults to promote their quality of life. Studies have demonstrated that those who are physically active experience fewer issues in regard to their mental health, specifically depression and anxiety disorders. Engagement in physical activity may exert a protective influence over stress inducing events and future mental health outcomes. Due to exercise being inexpensive, non-invasive, and effective even via incremental increases in activity level, physical activity interventions should be investigated as a therapy for reducing stress for older adults during the current pandemic. Methods Four electronic databases (PubMed, PsycInfo, Web of Science, and SportDiscus) will be searched to identify randomized controlled trials that evaluate the effectiveness of physical activity or exercise programs as a psychological stress management tool in adults 50 years of age or older. Only peer-reviewed and published journal articles will be reviewed. Post-intervention psychological stress measures in comparison to baseline stress will be the primary outcome of interest. All studies will be assessed for bias using Cochrane’s risk of bias tool. A random effects meta-analysis will be investigated if sufficient evidence of homogenous research exists and the heterogeneity of effect sizes will be tabulated. Discussion This review will determine the effectiveness of various physical activity interventions for the treatment of psychological stress among the older adult population. This knowledge will help inform care aides, clinicians, family members, and older adults themselves of the most effective physical activity interventions in dealing with stress which is relevant to the ongoing pandemic. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42020192546

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