Feasibility and outcomes of a multilevel place-based walking intervention for seniors: a pilot study

Health Place. 2009 Mar;15(1):173-9. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2008.03.010. Epub 2008 Apr 8.

Abstract

This pilot study tested the feasibility and acceptability of a novel multilevel walking intervention for older adults in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). The intervention included site-specific walking route maps, pedometers, and individualized goal setting. Pedometers were worn for self-monitoring and for the primary outcome (steps per day). Surveys at pre- and post-intervention assessed daily activities, benefits, barriers, route use, quality of life, and satisfaction. Steps per day were very low at baseline and increased significantly at post-test. The findings indicate that a multilevel site-specific intervention is feasible and acceptable for increasing steps among seniors living in a CCRC.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • California
  • Feasibility Studies*
  • Female
  • Health Promotion*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Monitoring, Ambulatory / instrumentation
  • Pilot Projects
  • Program Evaluation
  • Walking*