Developing a Intervention to Enhance Motivation for Physical Activities Known to Reduce Fall Risk (ReadySteady)

October 30, 2019 updated by: University of Minnesota

Enhancing Motivation for Physical Activity to Reduce the Risk of Falls Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Wellness Intervention.

The purpose of this pilot study is to develop an intervention, based on empirical evidence and health-related behavioral change theory, to enhance motivation for engaging in fall-reducing physical activities.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The intervention being developed, Ready~Steady, combines 3 components; a) interpersonal motivation, b) intrapersonal motivation, and c) physical activity. Theoretical concepts from the wellness motivation theory are (a) translated into intervention strategies; and (b) operationalized as variables to form a basis for evaluating this intervention. The overall objective is to advance the development of Ready~Steady by assessing the impact of its motivation components.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

103

Phase

  • Phase 2

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

70 years and older (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • ≥ 70 years, level of physical activity (strength training and aerobic) below national recommendations

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Dementia, recent injury or surgery, unable to participate in light-moderately intense exercise

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: 1 Physical Activity
Small groups (4-7 people) meeting in community centers weekly for 90 minutes, over the course of 8 weeks. Curricula for meetings are manualized and include introducing and practicing Otago exercises, progressed according to individual capacity and preference, as well as falls prevention. All participant receive Fitbit Ones and are asked to use them on a daily basis.
Fall reducing strength (5), balance (12) and flexibility (4) exercises as well as walking. Participants were also given a Fitbit One with instructions on how to use
Other Names:
  • Otago
Experimental: 2 Interpersonal Motivation
Small groups (4-7 people) meeting in community centers weekly for 90 minutes, over the course of 8 weeks. Curricula for meetings are manualized and include introducing and practicing Otago exercises, progressed according to individual capacity and preference, as well as falls prevention. The interventionist also facilitates discussions addressing the interpersonal motivational intervention content. All participant receive Fitbit Ones and are asked to use them on a daily basis: Fitbit Ones are included in weekly discussions.
Fall reducing strength (5), balance (12) and flexibility (4) exercises as well as walking. Participants were also given a Fitbit One with instructions on how to use
Other Names:
  • Otago
Strategies used to support Interpersonal motivational targets include: a) discuss and model ways to provide and receive more support for physical activity, b) identify environmental barriers to being physically active, c) problem-solve environmental and social barriers to being physically active, d) use and create new resources that support physical activity behavior
Experimental: 3.Intrapersonal Motivation
Small groups (4-7 people) meeting in community centers weekly for 90 minutes, over the course of 8 weeks. Curricula for meetings are manualized and include introducing and practicing Otago exercises, progressed according to individual capacity and preference, as well as falls prevention. The interventionist also facilitates discussions addressing the intrapersonal motivational intervention content. All participant receive Fitbit Ones and are asked to use them on a daily basis: Fitbit Ones are included in weekly discussions.
Fall reducing strength (5), balance (12) and flexibility (4) exercises as well as walking. Participants were also given a Fitbit One with instructions on how to use
Other Names:
  • Otago
Strategies used to support intrapersonal motivation included a) use of the goal attainment scale, b) facilitating the formation of action plans, c) identify and problem solve personal barriers to being active, d) identify satisfying aspects of being active, e) self-evaluate physical activity patterns and progress.
Experimental: 4.Full Intervention
Small groups (4-7 people) meeting in community centers weekly for 90 minutes, over the course of 8 weeks. Curricula for meetings are manualized and include introducing and practicing Otago exercises, progressed according to individual capacity and preference, as well as falls prevention. The interventionist also facilitates discussions addressing the intrapersonal and interpersonal motivational intervention content. All participant receive Fitbit Ones and are asked to use them on a daily basis: Fitbit Ones are included in weekly discussions.
Fall reducing strength (5), balance (12) and flexibility (4) exercises as well as walking. Participants were also given a Fitbit One with instructions on how to use
Other Names:
  • Otago
Strategies used to support Interpersonal motivational targets include: a) discuss and model ways to provide and receive more support for physical activity, b) identify environmental barriers to being physically active, c) problem-solve environmental and social barriers to being physically active, d) use and create new resources that support physical activity behavior
Strategies used to support intrapersonal motivation included a) use of the goal attainment scale, b) facilitating the formation of action plans, c) identify and problem solve personal barriers to being active, d) identify satisfying aspects of being active, e) self-evaluate physical activity patterns and progress.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in self-reported physical activity behavior
Time Frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) Questionnaire
Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Change in objectively measured physical activity behavior
Time Frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Accelerometers built in to Fitbit Ones
Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in functional strength and balance
Time Frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Short Physical Performance Battery
Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Change in functional strength and balance
Time Frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Timed Up and Go
Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Change in the number of community resources used for physical activity
Time Frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Number of community resources identified and used: 2 item survey
Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Change in social support for fall-reducing physical activities
Time Frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Social support for exercise: Survey
Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Change in readiness
Time Frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Index of Readiness
Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Change in self-regulation
Time Frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Index of Self-Regulation
Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Change in self-reported lower extremity function
Time Frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Neuro-QOL SF v1.0 - LEx Fnct (Mobility)
Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
Change in self-reported ability to participate in social activities
Time Frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post
PROMIS SF v2.0 - Ability to Participate Social 4a
Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Technology acceptability and utility
Time Frame: 1 week post; 6 months post
10 item survey addressing wearable technology's learnability, utility and role in supporting individual motivation
1 week post; 6 months post

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Siobhan K McMahon, PhD, University of Minnesota

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 19, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 28, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

May 4, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 1, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 30, 2019

Last Verified

October 1, 2019

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 1402S47802

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