scholarly journals Older Women’s Experiences of a Community-Led Walking Programme Using Activity Trackers

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (18) ◽  
pp. 9818
Author(s):  
Jessica O’Brien ◽  
Amy Mason ◽  
Marica Cassarino ◽  
Jason Chan ◽  
Annalisa Setti
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Commercial Activity ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Activity Trackers ◽  
Health Goal ◽  
Public Health Goal ◽  
Exercise Programmes ◽  
Walking Programme

Promoting physical activity amongst older adults represents a major public health goal and community-led exercise programmes present benefits in promoting active lifestyles. Commercial activity trackers potentially encourage positive behaviour change with respect to physical exercise. This qualitative study investigated the experiences and attitudes of older adults following a 6-week community-led walking programme utilising activity trackers. Eleven community-dwelling older women aged 60+ completed individual phone interviews following their involvement in the programme. The programme, codesigned with a group of senior citizens, equipped participants with wrist-worn activity trackers and included biweekly check-in sessions with a researcher to monitor progress and support motivation. Interviews explored participants’ experiences of the programme and of using activity trackers for the purpose of becoming more active. A thematic analysis produced three main themes: ‘programme as a source of motivation’, ‘user experiences with the technology’ and ‘views on social dimension of the programme’. Overall, participants highlighted the self-monitoring function of activity trackers as most beneficial for their exercise levels. This study provides insights into the personal and social factors perceived by older adults in relation to being part of a community-led programme using activity trackers. It highlights the role of the programme and trackers in maintaining motivation to stay active.

scholarly journals Engagement, Acceptability, Usability, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Self-Monitoring Mobile Health Intervention to Reduce Sedentary Behavior in Belgian Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofie Compernolle ◽  
Greet Cardon ◽  
Hidde P van der Ploeg ◽  
Femke Van Nassau ◽  
Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
System Usage ◽  
Usage Data

BACKGROUND Although healthy aging can be stimulated by the reduction of sedentary behavior, few interventions are available for older adults. Previous studies suggest that self-monitoring might be a promising behavior change technique to reduce older adults’ sedentary behavior. However, little is known about older adults’ experiences with a self-monitoring–based intervention aimed at the reduction of sedentary behavior. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to evaluate engagement, acceptability, usability, and preliminary efficacy of a self-monitoring–based mHealth intervention developed to reduce older adults’ sedentary behavior. METHODS A mixed methods study was performed among 28 community-dwelling older adults living in Flanders, Belgium. The 3-week intervention consisted of general sedentary behavior information as well as visual and tactile feedback on participants’ sedentary behavior. Semistructured interviews were conducted to explore engagement with, and acceptability and usability of, the intervention. Sitting time was measured using the thigh-worn activPAL (PAL Technologies) accelerometer before and after the intervention. System usage data of the app were recorded. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired-samples <i>t</i> tests; qualitative data were thematically analyzed and presented using pen profiles. RESULTS Participants mainly reported positive feelings regarding the intervention, referring to it as motivating, surprising, and interesting. They commonly reported that the intervention changed their thinking (ie, they became more aware of their sedentary behavior) but not their actual behavior. There were mixed opinions on the kind of feedback (ie, tactile vs visual) that they preferred. The intervention was considered easy to use, and the design was described as clear. Some problems were noticed regarding attaching and wearing the self-monitoring device. System usage data showed that the median frequency of consulting the app widely differed among participants, ranging from 0 to 20 times a day. No significant reductions were found in objectively measured sitting time. CONCLUSIONS Although the intervention was well perceived by the majority of older adults, no reductions in sitting time were found. Possible explanations for the lack of reductions might be the short intervention duration or the fact that only bringing the habitual sedentary behavior into conscious awareness might not be sufficient to achieve behavior change. CLINICALTRIAL ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04003324; https://tinyurl.com/y2p4g8hx

scholarly journals User Acceptance of Wrist-Worn Activity Trackers Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Mixed Method Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. e173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arjun Puri ◽  
Ben Kim ◽  
Olivier Nguyen ◽  
Paul Stolee ◽  
James Tung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
User Acceptance ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Activity Trackers ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

scholarly journals Determinants of Behaviour Change in a Multi-Component Telemonitoring Intervention for Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1062 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marije van Doorn-van Atten ◽  
Lisette de Groot ◽  
Jeanne de Vries ◽  
Annemien Haveman-Nies
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Behaviour Change Techniques ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Behavioural Determinants

Optimal diet quality and physical activity levels are essential for healthy ageing. This study evaluated the effects of a multi-component telemonitoring intervention on behavioural determinants of diet quality and physical activity in older adults, and assessed the mediating role of these determinants and two behaviour change techniques in the intervention’s effects. A non-randomised controlled design was used including 214 participants (average age 80 years) who were allocated to the intervention or control group based on municipality. The six-month intervention consisted of self-measurements of nutritional outcomes and physical activity, education, and follow-up by a nurse. The control group received regular care. Measurements took place at baseline, after 4.5 months and at the end of the study. The intervention increased self-monitoring and improved knowledge and perceived behavioural control for physical activity. Increased self-monitoring mediated the intervention’s effect on diet quality, fruit intake, and saturated fatty acids intake. Improved knowledge mediated the effect on protein intake. Concluding, this intervention led to improvements in behavioural determinants of diet quality and physical activity. The role of the hypothesised mediators was limited. Insight into these mechanisms of impact provides directions for future development of nutritional eHealth interventions for older adults, in which self-monitoring may be a promising behaviour change technique. More research is necessary into how behaviour change is established in telemonitoring interventions for older adults.

scholarly journals Engagement, Acceptability, Usability, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Self-Monitoring Mobile Health Intervention to Reduce Sedentary Behavior in Belgian Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study

10.2196/18653 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. e18653
Author(s):  
Sofie Compernolle ◽  
Greet Cardon ◽  
Hidde P van der Ploeg ◽  
Femke Van Nassau ◽  
Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
System Usage ◽  
Usage Data

Background Although healthy aging can be stimulated by the reduction of sedentary behavior, few interventions are available for older adults. Previous studies suggest that self-monitoring might be a promising behavior change technique to reduce older adults’ sedentary behavior. However, little is known about older adults’ experiences with a self-monitoring–based intervention aimed at the reduction of sedentary behavior. Objective The aim of this study is to evaluate engagement, acceptability, usability, and preliminary efficacy of a self-monitoring–based mHealth intervention developed to reduce older adults’ sedentary behavior. Methods A mixed methods study was performed among 28 community-dwelling older adults living in Flanders, Belgium. The 3-week intervention consisted of general sedentary behavior information as well as visual and tactile feedback on participants’ sedentary behavior. Semistructured interviews were conducted to explore engagement with, and acceptability and usability of, the intervention. Sitting time was measured using the thigh-worn activPAL (PAL Technologies) accelerometer before and after the intervention. System usage data of the app were recorded. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired-samples t tests; qualitative data were thematically analyzed and presented using pen profiles. Results Participants mainly reported positive feelings regarding the intervention, referring to it as motivating, surprising, and interesting. They commonly reported that the intervention changed their thinking (ie, they became more aware of their sedentary behavior) but not their actual behavior. There were mixed opinions on the kind of feedback (ie, tactile vs visual) that they preferred. The intervention was considered easy to use, and the design was described as clear. Some problems were noticed regarding attaching and wearing the self-monitoring device. System usage data showed that the median frequency of consulting the app widely differed among participants, ranging from 0 to 20 times a day. No significant reductions were found in objectively measured sitting time. Conclusions Although the intervention was well perceived by the majority of older adults, no reductions in sitting time were found. Possible explanations for the lack of reductions might be the short intervention duration or the fact that only bringing the habitual sedentary behavior into conscious awareness might not be sufficient to achieve behavior change. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04003324; https://tinyurl.com/y2p4g8hx

Acceptability of wristband activity trackers among community dwelling older adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. S21-S25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara O'Brien ◽  
Meredith Troutman-Jordan ◽  
Donna Hathaway ◽  
Shannon Armstrong ◽  
Michael Moore
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Activity Trackers ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Regular cognitive self-monitoring in community-dwelling older adults using an internet-based tool

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (9) ◽  
pp. 1026-1037 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elise G. Valdes ◽  
Nasreen A. Sadeq ◽  
Aryn L. Harrison Bush ◽  
David Morgan ◽  
Ross Andel
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

scholarly journals The effect of fall prevention exercise programmes on fall induced injuries in community dwelling older adults:

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (20) ◽  
pp. 1348-1348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabienne El-Khoury ◽  
Bernard Cassou ◽  
Marie-Aline Charles ◽  
Patricia Dargent-Molina
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Exercise Programmes ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Prospective Metamemory Monitoring of Episodic Visual Memory in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Subjective Cognitive Decline and Mild Cognitive Impairment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Y Chi ◽  
Elizabeth F Chua ◽  
Dustin W Kieschnick ◽  
Laura A Rabin
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Visual Memory ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Subjective Cognitive Decline ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Prodromal Dementia

Abstract Objective Metamemory tasks have been utilized to investigate anosognosia in older adults with dementia, though previous research has not systematically compared memory self-awareness in prodromal dementia groups. This represents an important oversight given that remedial and interventional efforts may be most beneficial before individuals’ transition to clinical dementia. We examine differences in memory self-awareness and memory self-monitoring between cognitively healthy elderly controls and prodromal dementia groups. Methods Participants with subjective cognitive decline despite intact objective neuropsychological functioning (SCD; n = 82), amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI; n = 18), nonamnestic mild cognitive impairment (naMCI; n = 38), and normal cognitive functioning (HC; n = 120) were recruited from the Einstein Aging Study for a cross-sectional study. Participants completed an experimental visual memory-based global metamemory prediction task and subjective assessments of memory/cognition and self-awareness. Results While, relative to HC, memory self-awareness and memory self-monitoring were preserved for delayed memory performance in SCD and aMCI, these processes were impaired in naMCI. Furthermore, results suggest that poor metamemory accuracy captured by our experimental task can be generalized to everyday memory problems. Conclusions Within the framework of the Cognitive Awareness Model, our findings provide preliminary evidence that poor memory self-awareness/self-monitoring in naMCI may reflect an executive or primary anosognosia, with implications for tailored rehabilitative interventions.

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