Evaluation of a text message + pedometer intervention to increase steps after emergency department discharge: a pilot study DOI Creative Commons
Brian Suffoletto,

Waverly Mayer,

Caitlin Toth

и другие.

Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 37(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2025

Abstract Background Older adults face increased risk of functional impairments after Emergency Department (ED) discharge, yet no evidence-based interventions exist for this population. Objective To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness Safe Steps, a text message + pedometer intervention designed to motivate individuals meet step count goals. Methods We recruited ED patients aged ≥ 60 with low physical activity. Participants received in ED, daily messages report steps, weekly prompts set goals over 4 weeks. assessed reporting rates, falls, change steps time. Results Among analyzed participants ( n = 40), was high (95% weeks 2 readings). No had falls due intervention. Step by mean 359 per week confidence interval 182–536). Conclusion Steps appears feasible, safe, may be effective promoting activity discharge.

Язык: Английский

Evaluation of a text message + pedometer intervention to increase steps after emergency department discharge: a pilot study DOI Creative Commons
Brian Suffoletto,

Waverly Mayer,

Caitlin Toth

и другие.

Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 37(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2025

Abstract Background Older adults face increased risk of functional impairments after Emergency Department (ED) discharge, yet no evidence-based interventions exist for this population. Objective To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness Safe Steps, a text message + pedometer intervention designed to motivate individuals meet step count goals. Methods We recruited ED patients aged ≥ 60 with low physical activity. Participants received in ED, daily messages report steps, weekly prompts set goals over 4 weeks. assessed reporting rates, falls, change steps time. Results Among analyzed participants ( n = 40), was high (95% weeks 2 readings). No had falls due intervention. Step by mean 359 per week confidence interval 182–536). Conclusion Steps appears feasible, safe, may be effective promoting activity discharge.

Язык: Английский

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