Psychosocial effects of a behavioural augmentation of existing public physical activity programs for middle-aged and older adults in Ireland
Enrique Garcíá Bengoechea,
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Ciarán Doyle,
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Chloe Forte
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et al.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(3), P. e0318911 - e0318911
Published: March 4, 2025
The
combination
of
an
ageing
population,
increasing
prevalence
preventable
noncommunicable
diseases
and
a
decline
in
physical
activity
with
age
emphasizes
the
need
for
investment
programs
services
older
people.
This
study
aimed
to
add
initial
evidence
on
effectiveness
Move
Life
(MFL)
intervention
by
examining
its
effects
psychosocial
health
outcomes
determinants
activity.
MFL
is
that
aims
augment
existing
community-based
public
middle-aged
adults
Ireland
strategies
derived
from
behavioural
theory
support
peer
leaders.
A
3-arm
cluster
randomised
feasibility
trial
compared
intervention,
usual
provision
(UP)
waiting
list
control
(CON)
groups
at
baseline
(T0),
post-intervention
(T1,
8-,
10-
or
12-weeks)
6-month
follow
up
after
(T2).
Psychosocial
were
assessed
each
occasion
validated
self-report
measures.
Linear
generalized
linear
mixed
models
fitted
estimate
group
differences
over
time.
Of
733
recruited
individuals,
601
(mean
age:
63.06
±
8.1
years,
80.4%
female)
met
inclusion
criteria.
Significant
advantages
found
relative
UP
ratings
self-efficacy
overcome
barriers
participation,
subjective
norms
attitudes
towards
participation
(ps
<
.05).
Subsequent
analyses
accounting
implementation
fidelity
revealed
additional
'high
fidelity'
other
groups,
notably
regarding
loneliness
relatedness
others,
perceived
control,
toward
intentions
participate
pattern
results
shows
potential
impact
positively
inactive
aged
50
+
years
change
activity,
particularly
when
implemented
as
intended.
suggest
well
may
have
unexpected
consequences.
Language: Английский
“You need to know that you are not alone”: the sustainability of community-based dance programs for people living with Parkinson’s disease
Disability and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: March 4, 2025
To
identify
factors
contributing
to
the
long-term
sustainability
of
community-based
dance
programs
for
people
living
with
Parkinson's
disease
in
order
inform
design
and
development
sustainable
programs.
Multi-site
ethnographic
fieldwork
was
conducted
at
four
different
preexisting
disease.
Dancer,
facilitator,
community
stakeholder
perspectives
were
gathered
via
semi-structured
interviews
create
a
deeper
understanding
how
existing
navigate
challenges
maintain
stability.
Transcripts
field
notes
analyzed
reflexive
thematic
analysis.
Interviews
18
participants
(eight
dancers
disease,
seven
facilitators,
one
classroom
assistant,
two
stakeholders).
Four
key
areas
supporting
program
identified:
(1)
finding
an
organizational
structure
that
works,
(2)
balancing
funding,
fundraisers,
fees,
(3)
prioritizing
dancer
experience
satisfaction,
(4)
recruiting
retaining
committed,
high-quality
facilitators.
Cultivating
multiple
funding
sources;
forging
strategic
connections
local
organizations
arts
institutions;
building
critical
mass
facilitators
administrators
diverse
skillsets;
offering
hybrid
online
delivery
where
possible;
ensuring
is
low-pressure,
varied,
enjoyable
can
support
Language: Английский
Do publicly funded community physical activity programs for middle-aged and older adults in Ireland work?
Enrique Garcíá Bengoechea,
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Catherine Woods
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European Journal of Ageing,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: March 18, 2025
Abstract
To
strengthen
practice-based
evidence,
pragmatic,
yet
rigorous,
evaluation
of
real-world
programs
is
necessary.
This
study
sought
to
add
the
evidence
for
effectiveness
physical
activity
middle-aged
and
older
adults
offered
by
publicly
funded
local
sports
partnerships
(LSPs)
in
Ireland.
We
analysed
data
from
468
individuals
aged
50
+
years,
who
took
part
Move
Life
cluster
randomised
feasibility
trial.
Outcomes
were
accelerometer-based
moderate-to-vigorous
intensity
(MVPA),
light
(LiPA),
standing
time,
sedentary
time;
self-reported
compliance
with
guidelines,
body
composition,
function,
mental
well-being.
LSP
included
Women
on
Wheels/Bike
Life,
Go
Games,
Get
Ireland
Walking,
Men
Move.
used
a
difference-in-differences
approach
estimate
program
effects.
found
positive
effects
accelerometer-derived
MVPA
(Women
Walking),
LiPA
(Go
Games),
time
Games)
(
p
<
.05),
plus
all
.05).
did
not
find
composition.
related
function
mixed.
was
only
where
well-being
scores
increased
significantly
relative
control
group.
Despite
sample
size
limitations,
results
support
over
6-month
period,
notably
terms
energy
expenditure
outcomes,
while
identifying
areas
improvement
regarding
outcomes
and,
particularly,
Language: Английский
‘Excellent for Mind, Body and Spirit’: Participant, Facilitator, and Community Stakeholder Experiences of Music and Movement for Health
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57, P. 101917 - 101917
Published: Oct. 12, 2024
Language: Английский